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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 01, 2014 - In Conversation With… Dave deBronkart June 1, 2014 In Conversation With… Dave deBronkart. PSNet [internet]. 2014. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-dave-debronkart Editor's note: A co-founder and co-chair of the Society for Participatory Medicine, Dave deBronkart, also known as e-Patient Dave, is a …

  2. Where's the Feeding Tube? | PSNet

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    September 01, 2003 - Where's the Feeding Tube? Citation Text: Metheny NA, Meert KL. Where's the Feeding Tube?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2008. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML End…

  3. Urinary Retention Dilemma | PSNet

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    March 01, 2013 - Urinary Retention Dilemma Citation Text: Joseph AC. Urinary Retention Dilemma. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2006. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged…

  4. To Dilute or Not Dilute: Drug Errors and Consequences in the Operating Room | PSNet

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    July 28, 2021 - To Dilute or Not Dilute: Drug Errors and Consequences in the Operating Room Citation Text: Aldwinckle R, Florendo E. To Dilute or Not Dilute: Drug Errors and Consequences in the Operating Room. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Se…

  5. Hard to Swallow | PSNet

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    April 26, 2023 - Hard to Swallow Citation Text: Driver J. Hard to Swallow. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS …

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 30, 2021 - Too Tight Control May 1, 2004 Rubin HR, Fajtova VT. Too Tight Control. PSNet [internet]. 2004. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/too-tight-control Case Objectives Appreciate the advantages and potential complications of intensive insulin therapy in the hospitalized patient List hospital-based safeguards available to…

  7. Fire in the Hole!—An OR Fire | PSNet

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    August 03, 2017 - Fire in the Hole!—An OR Fire Citation Text: Mehta SP, Domino KM. Fire in the Hole!—An OR Fire. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2015. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XM…

  8. Discharge Against Medical Advice | PSNet

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    July 01, 2017 - Discharge Against Medical Advice Citation Text: Hwang SW. Discharge Against Medical Advice. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2005. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML E…

  9. Patient Identification Errors: A Systems Challenge | PSNet

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    February 23, 2011 - Patient Identification Errors: A Systems Challenge Citation Text: Choudhury LS, Vu CT. Patient Identification Errors: A Systems Challenge. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2020. Copy Citation Format: Googl…

  10. Managing Care Challenges in a Group Home Setting: Is Staffing Adequate for Unplanned Incidents? | PSNet

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    April 27, 2022 - Managing Care Challenges in a Group Home Setting: Is Staffing Adequate for Unplanned Incidents? Citation Text: Ordona R, Bakerjian D. Managing Care Challenges in a Group Home Setting: Is Staffing Adequate for Unplanned Incidents?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,…

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 27, 2021 - Deprescribing as a Patient Safety Strategy October 27, 2021 Takhar S, Nelson N. Deprescribing as a Patient Safety Strategy. PSNet [internet]. 2021. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/deprescribing-patient-safety-strategy Background Polypharmacy is defined as the act of taking five or more medications on a regular basis…

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 01, 2004 - Autopsy Revelation March 1, 2004 Shojania KG. Autopsy Revelation. PSNet [internet]. 2004. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/autopsy-revelation The Case A 45-year-old male with development delay presented to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. His mother, who was his main caregiver, accompanied him. Th…

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 01, 2004 - The Result Stopped Here June 1, 2004 Astion ML. The Result Stopped Here. PSNet [internet]. 2004. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/result-stopped-here The Case A 91-year-old female was transferred to a hospital-based skilled nursing unit from the acute care hospital for continued wound care and intravenous (IV) antib…

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    April 01, 2009 - Breakage of a PICC Line April 1, 2009 Dimov V. Breakage of a PICC Line. PSNet [internet]. 2009. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/breakage-picc-line Case Objectives Appreciate the incidence and consequences of PICC line breakage. Understand the risk factors for PICC line breakage. Understand the treatment options in…

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 01, 2013 - The Unfamiliar Catheter March 1, 2013 Swayze SC, James A. The Unfamiliar Catheter. PSNet [internet]. 2013. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/unfamiliar-catheter The Case A 28-year-old woman, 20 months post–bilateral lung transplant, presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe shortness of breath…

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    December 01, 2005 - Slippery Slide Into Life December 1, 2005 Halamek LP. Slippery Slide Into Life. PSNet [internet]. 2005. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/slippery-slide-life The Case A 25-year-old woman presented to the hospital in labor and at full gestation after receiving uncomplicated prenatal care. A third-year obstetrics and g…

  17. CYP450 Drugs: Expect the Unexpected | PSNet

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    October 19, 2022 - CYP450 Drugs: Expect the Unexpected Citation Text: Gonzalez CJ. CYP450 Drugs: Expect the Unexpected. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2014. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNot…

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    March 01, 2005 - Techno Trip March 1, 2005 Cook RI. Techno Trip. PSNet [internet]. 2005. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/techno-trip The Case A 70-year-old woman was admitted to a community hospital after developing confusion and right-sided weakness. A CT scan of her brain showed an acute subdural hematoma. The hospital arranged a…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    October 25, 2021 - fellowship programs in research, policy, academia, nonprofit, industry, or other specialty practice areas

  20. Limb Loss after Vasopressor Use | PSNet

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    March 14, 2012 - Systems Change Needed This patient case highlights areas for improvement on the individual, institutional
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