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Re: tb testing From: DoctorJoe@aol.com Sat Feb 15 09:34:28 2003 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Cyndi Rains, RN: "Need a RI in Texas" Previous message: Charlie Chambers: "tb testing" Maybe in reply to: Charlie Chambers: "tb testing" Next in thread: Charlie Chambers: "Re: tb testing" Reply: Charlie Chambers: "Re: tb testing" In a message dated 2/15/03 10:31:05, cchamber@gorge.net writes: > Question for the group. My practice is discussing the implementation of  > PPD testing in our pregnant patients. We've discussed the merits of  > universal screening versus targeted screening in asymptomatic patients.  > I was wondering about others approach to this problem. Our community  > not so much our practice does have a sizable migrant worker population  > that has a relatively high frequency of TB. In addition, are you  > electing to proceed in the workup (i.e. Chest Xray)  with any PPD+  > patients during pregnancy versus waiting till after delivery > I think the usual protocol is to get an x-ray and if negative, treat after delivery. If the x-ray is positive for active disease, then treat DURING pregnancy, since neonatal disease is possible. Joe P. Next message: Cyndi Rains, RN: "Need a RI in Texas" Previous message: Charlie Chambers: "tb testing" Maybe in reply to: Charlie Chambers: "tb testing" Next in thread: Charlie Chambers: "Re: tb testing" Reply: Charlie Chambers: "Re: tb testing"

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