RASCAL FACTS WIN is a mnemonic for the Murtagh Red Flags.
- Representation or failure to improve
- Acute onset
- Severe pain
- Cancer hx
- Altered bowel/urine habit, vomiting, dysphagia
- Loss of Weight
- Fever > 37.8
- Age > 50
- Cognitive changes and neurological deficits
- Travel Hx (overseas)
- Syncope on the toilet
- White appearance (Pallor)
- Immunocompromised, i.e. steroids, biologicals, methotrexate, carbimazole
- Narcotics, IVDU, drug or alcohol abuse