Urgency categories in BRIDGES-NBS
| Urgency category | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| 1- Evaluation within 1-2 days recommended | Recommend an evaluation within 1-2 days with a clinician. Evaluation is recommended due to the risk of acute decompensation and possible need for treatment. Some symptomatic infants may need to be seen immediately. |
| 2- If asymptomatic: Evaluation within 2-6 weeks recommended If symptomatic: Evaluation within 1-2 days recommended |
If no symptoms are present, arrange for an evaluation with a specialist within 2-6 weeks, as timely diagnosis and care may modify the disease course. If any concerning symptoms are present, consider recommending a sooner evaluation by a clinician. |
| 3- Evaluation within 1-2 weeks recommended | Recommend an evaluation with a clinician within 1-2 weeks. Prompt evaluation is important for the initiation of time-sensitive treatments in this condition. |
| 4- Evaluation by a specialist recommended within 2-6 weeks | Recommend a diagnostic evaluation by a specialist within 2-6 weeks. |
| 5- Evaluation by a primary care clinician recommended within 2-6 weeks | Recommend an evaluation by a primary care clinician within 2-6 weeks. Early diagnosis can change disease management, but there is little risk of acute illness in this condition. |