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121. Final Progress Report: UIC Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics Tools for Optimizing Prescribing, Monitoring and Education (TOP-MED) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/lambert2-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Medication-use data were retrospectively collected on 1,716 patients who received anticoagulants for … The most common indications for anticoagulant use were VTE prophylaxis (67.5% of cases), ACS (13.5% … Overall, the anticoagulant regimen used was consistent with national prescribing guidelines in 67.5% … Reported anticoagulant-related adverse events during the study period mainly involved minor or major … Effectiveness of VTE Prophylaxis Intervention Purpose.

122. Tool: OR Briefing and Debriefing Audit Tool (doc file)
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/applying-cusp/or_briefing_audit.docx
     December 01, 2017 - time Beta blockers Airway risk Access issues Bleeding concerns (e.g., anticoagulant … Blood availability Allergies Glycemic control Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis

123. Central Line Clot | PSNet
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     August 04, 2021 - However, other factors also put children at risk including congenital or acquired abnormalities of anticoagulant … the adult population.( 17,18 ) However, there have been no clinical trials evaluating LMWH for DVT prophylaxis … For adolescents, evidence-based recommendations for prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management that are available … states with disseminated intravascular coagulation Hereditary or acquired abnormalities of anticoagulant … ) May be dangerous in small children at high doses due to amount of heparin exposure LMWH prophylaxis

124. Hurried Team Huddle and Poor Communication: Unsafe Practice During Anesthesia for Emergency Cesarean Delivery | PSNet
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     September 27, 2023 - the last dose of LMWH. 20 By contrast, both ACOG and ACCP list LMWH as their preferred prophylactic anticoagulant … Second, there should be discussion about which prophylactic anticoagulant may be best for each patient … Each of these checklists should be adapted as needed, and review of anticoagulant name, dose, and timing … Obstetric venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: what obstetricians should know about anesthesia guidelines … Epidural hematoma following low molecular weight heparin prophylaxis and spinal anesthesia for cesarean

125. Making Healthcare Safer IV_Rapid Response: Reducing Adverse Drug Events Related to Anticoagulant Use in Adults (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-IV-high-risk-drugs-rapid-response.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - safe transitions and continuation of anticoagulants. … treatment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer. … : Focus on new anticoagulant agents. … Description String #1 General Anticoagulants "Anticoagulants"[Majr] OR "anti coagula*"[ti] OR anticoagula … Effectiveness of antithrombotic prophylaxis in hospitalised patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

126. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2003 - However, other factors also put children at risk including congenital or acquired abnormalities of anticoagulant … to the adult population.(17,18) However, there have been no clinical trials evaluating LMWH for DVT prophylaxis … For adolescents, evidence-based recommendations for prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management that are … other acute states with disseminated intravascular coagulation Hereditary or acquired abnormalities of anticoagulant … (15,16) May be dangerous in small children at high doses due to amount of heparin exposure LMWH prophylaxis

127. Disposition of Comments Report for Pharmacologic and Mechanical Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism Among Special Populations (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/vte-prophyalaxis_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 29, 2013 - including KQ1 Reviewer 7 Discussion For KQ2, a double-blind RCT of early vs delayed initiation of anticoagulant … Discussion For KQ7, I don’t agree with the recommendation to do RCTs of weight-based or BMI- based anticoagulant … This data will provide the basis for proof of concept for trials with the new oral anticoagulants. … burns, antiplatelet therapy, renal failure, and bariatric surgery is clear to me since the risks of anticoagulant … While this is not a method of prophylaxis it certainly is part of a comprehensive VTE prophylaxis program

128. Disposition of Comments Report for Pharmacologic and Mechanical Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism Among Special Populations (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/vte-prophyalaxis_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 29, 2013 - including KQ1 Reviewer 7 Discussion For KQ2, a double-blind RCT of early vs delayed initiation of anticoagulant … Discussion For KQ7, I don’t agree with the recommendation to do RCTs of weight-based or BMI- based anticoagulant … This data will provide the basis for proof of concept for trials with the new oral anticoagulants. … burns, antiplatelet therapy, renal failure, and bariatric surgery is clear to me since the risks of anticoagulant … While this is not a method of prophylaxis it certainly is part of a comprehensive VTE prophylaxis program

129. Stroke-Atrial-Fibrillation Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/stroke-atrial-fibrillation_executive.pdf
     August 01, 2013 - New anticoagulants are challenging the predominance of VKAs for stroke prophylaxis in AF. … The evolution of newer anticoagulation agents, like those studied in the large trials above, as well … agents compared with warfarin. … agents compared with warfarin (low strength of evidence). … agents (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban).

130. Stroke-Atrial-Fibrillation Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/stroke-atrial-fibrillation_executive.pdf
     August 01, 2013 - New anticoagulants are challenging the predominance of VKAs for stroke prophylaxis in AF. … The evolution of newer anticoagulation agents, like those studied in the large trials above, as well … agents compared with warfarin. … agents compared with warfarin (low strength of evidence). … agents (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban).

131. Appendix D. Ambulatory Surgery Center Checklist Template - Implementation Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2017 - Warmer in place |___| Risk of venous thromboembolism             - Compression boots and/or anticoagulants … Surgical procedure to be performed matches the consent |___| Surgical site |___| Has antibiotic prophylaxis

132. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4i_combo_psi12-dvt-bestpractices.pdf
     May 20, 2016 - Selection Appropriate use of prophylaxis for VTE in patients at risk is the number one strategy … o Focus on reaching VTE prophylaxis targets and reporting to key medical staff committees. … o Draft or adopt evidence-based protocols that standardize VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis.6 … Selection • Prompt providers to order VTE prophylaxis when completing admission or transfer orders … .3 • Determine contraindications to pharmacologic prophylaxis and deliver decision support to the

133. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/thromboembolism-update-disposition.pdf
     June 22, 2017 - not take into account all of the serious events that can occur as a result of administration of anticoagulation … agents because the vast majority of the selected studies carry significant exclusion criteria not … agents for prevention of VTE following total joint arthroplasty came up with different conclusions … I have 2 suggestions: In sections relating to anticoagulant dose, a distinction is made between … Potent anticoagulants are associated with a higher all-cause mortality rate after THA and TKA [20]

134. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/thromboembolism-update-disposition.pdf
     June 22, 2017 - not take into account all of the serious events that can occur as a result of administration of anticoagulation … agents because the vast majority of the selected studies carry significant exclusion criteria not … agents for prevention of VTE following total joint arthroplasty came up with different conclusions … I have 2 suggestions: In sections relating to anticoagulant dose, a distinction is made between … Potent anticoagulants are associated with a higher all-cause mortality rate after THA and TKA [20]

135. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4i_combo_psi12-dvt-bestpractices.pdf
     May 20, 2016 - Selection Appropriate use of prophylaxis for VTE in patients at risk is the number one strategy … o Focus on reaching VTE prophylaxis targets and reporting to key medical staff committees. … o Draft or adopt evidence-based protocols that standardize VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis.6 … Selection • Prompt providers to order VTE prophylaxis when completing admission or transfer orders … .3 • Determine contraindications to pharmacologic prophylaxis and deliver decision support to the

136. New Mexico Hospitals Use AHRQ Toolkit to Revise Protocol for Preventing Blood Clots | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/ktcquips98.html
     October 01, 2014 - "Our hospital has been successful in increasing VTE prophylaxis rates in our hospital thanks to the framework … As a result, prevalence of appropriate VTE prophylaxis increased from 55 to 100 percent for surgical … prophylaxis and 100 percent for patients admitted to the hospitalist service between March and August … As a result of these interventions, appropriate VTE prophylaxis increased from 0 to 100 percent, and … The dashboard appears in green if the patient is on pharmacological prophylaxis, in yellow if the patient

137. An Ounce of Prevention | PSNet
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     February 17, 2011 - Appreciate interventions that may increase system-wide use of VTE prophylaxis Case & Commentary … Despite detailed North American guidelines, VTE prophylaxis continues to be underutilized. … VTE prophylaxis recommendations differ for the various surgical settings ( Table ). … Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is recommended as pharmacologic prophylaxis. … Continue prophylaxis for 28-35 days after surgery.

138. UChicago Medicine Reduces Perioperative Venous Thromboembolism with AHRQ's Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/about/uni-chicago-medicine.html
     February 01, 2024 - The aims of the taskforce were to strengthen established chemical and mechanical prophylaxis and ambulation … concluded that the aims of the taskforce would be to strengthen established chemical and mechanical prophylaxis

139. Spotlight
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/spotlight_case_a_cognitive_and_communication_blind_spot_slides.pptx
     January 01, 2024 - their response to unfractionated heparin—with some patients requiring large doses to achieve adequate prophylaxis … time (PTT) or activated factor X levels, has been proposed as a means to monitor the effectiveness of prophylaxis … injured patients, ordering clinicians must carefully weigh the risks and benefits of pharmacologic prophylaxis … Early pharmacological venous thromboembolism prophylaxis is safe after operative fixation of traumatic

140. Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality (Tool 3) (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/asc-checklist-template.docx
     January 01, 2009 - operation longer than 1 hour · Warmer in place · Risk of venous thromboembolism · Compression boots and/or anticoagulants … s name · Surgical procedure to be performed matches the consent · Surgical site · Has antibiotic prophylaxis