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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49722/psn-pdf
December 01, 2014 - Medical Devices in the "Wild"
December 1, 2014
Gurses AP, Doyle PA. Medical Devices in the "Wild". PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medical-devices-wild
The Case
A 75-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease, diabetes,
chronic pain, arthritis, and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49423/psn-pdf
November 01, 2003 - The Missing Suction Tip
November 1, 2003
Thomas EJ, Moore FA. The Missing Suction Tip. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/missing-suction-tip
Case Objectives
Identify the risk factors for retained foreign bodies.
Understand methods used to prevent and identify retained foreign bodies.
Apprecia…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33884/psn-pdf
July 01, 2019 - Emerging Safety Issues in Artificial Intelligence
July 1, 2019
Challen R. Emerging Safety Issues in Artificial Intelligence. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/emerging-safety-issues-artificial-intelligence
Perspective
Background
Since the beginning of digital health records, there has bee…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49815/psn-pdf
December 01, 2017 - Over-the-Counter Oversight
December 1, 2017
Janamanchi V, Modha K, Whinney C. Over-the-Counter Oversight. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/over-counter-oversight
The Case
A 56-year-old man was evaluated in the burn clinic for a second-degree burn on his chest. Although
portions of his skin we…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33682/psn-pdf
April 01, 2009 - In Conversation with...Mark Chassin, MD, MPP, MPH
April 1, 2009
In Conversation with..Mark Chassin, MD, MPP, MPH . PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withmark-chassin-md-mpp-mph
Editor's note: Mark R. Chassin, MD, MPP, MPH, is president of The Joint Commission, the preeminent
s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49820/psn-pdf
February 01, 2018 - Returning Home Safely
February 1, 2018
Toles M. Returning Home Safely. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/returning-home-safely
The Case
A 72-year-old man was admitted to the hospital after a fall at home resulting in a right humerus fracture and
shoulder dislocation, as well as other injuries …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hurried-team-huddle-and-poor-communication-unsafe-practice-during-anesthesia-emergency
September 27, 2023 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Hurried Team Huddle and Poor Communication: Unsafe Practice During Anesthesia for Emergency Cesarean Delivery
Citation Text:
Curtin A, Schloemerkemper N. Hurried Team Huddle and Poor Communication: Unsafe Practice During Anesthesia for Emergency Cesarean Delivery.. PSNet [internet]…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-jack-needleman-phd
September 01, 2012 - In Conversation With… Jack Needleman, PhD
September 1, 2012
Also Read an Essay
Citation Text:
In Conversation With… Jack Needleman, PhD. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2012…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/836850/psn-pdf
March 31, 2022 - Annual Perspective: Topics in Medication Safety
March 31, 2022
Harris IB, Dowell P, Mossburg SE. Annual Perspective: Topics in Medication Safety. PSNet [internet].
2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/annual-perspective-topics-medication-safety
Introduction
Issues with medication management and errors in medi…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/pharmacists-role-medication-safety
March 14, 2018 - Pharmacist's Role in Medication Safety
Citation Text:
The Pharmacist's Role in Medication Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/falls
October 27, 2021 - Falls
Citation Text:
Falls. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49496/psn-pdf
December 01, 2005 - Discharged Blindly
December 1, 2005
Iezzoni LI. Discharged Blindly. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/discharged-blindly
The Case
An elderly blind man developed a deep vein thrombosis during his hospital stay. At discharge, he was to
receive enoxaparin (Lovenox) for self-administration at home…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49764/psn-pdf
June 01, 2016 - Communication With Consultants
June 1, 2016
Cohn SL. Communication With Consultants. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/communication-consultants
The Case
A 30-year-old pregnant woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with nausea, headaches, and
fevers. Her laboratory studies were nota…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.25_slideshow.ppt
July 01, 2003 - PowerPoint Presentation
Spotlight Case July 2003
Code Status Confusion
webmm.ahrq.gov
Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the July 2003
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available through the Web site
Commentary by: Bernard Lo, MD, Univers…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49418/psn-pdf
October 01, 2003 - Charcoal Lavage of the Lungs
October 1, 2003
Wigton RS. Charcoal Lavage of the Lungs. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/charcoal-lavage-lungs
The Case
A 47-year-old man presented to an emergency department (ED) with altered mental status, and was
believed to have a probable overdose. He receiv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/excusable-neglect-malpractice-suits-against-radiologists-proposed-jury-instruction-recognize
April 11, 2011 - Commentary
Excusable neglect in malpractice suits against radiologists: a proposed jury instruction to recognize the human condition.
Citation Text:
Excusable neglect in malpractice suits against radiologists: a proposed jury instruction to recognize the human condition. Caldwell C; …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/organisation-losing-its-memory-patient-safety-alerts-implementation-monitoring-and-regulation
March 17, 2011 - Book/Report
An Organisation Losing its Memory? Patient Safety Alerts: Implementation, Monitoring and Regulation in England
Citation Text:
An Organisation Losing its Memory? Patient Safety Alerts: Implementation, Monitoring and Regulation in England Cousins D. Croydon, UK: Accidents again…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors
August 21, 2018 - Commentary
Medication errors.
Citation Text:
Medication errors. Hartigan-Go K. Int J Risk Safety Med. 2006;18(3):181-186.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/understanding-patient-safety-third-edition
November 03, 2015 - Book/Report
Classic
Understanding Patient Safety, Third Edition.
Citation Text:
Understanding Patient Safety, Third Edition. Wachter RM, Gupta K. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2017. ISBN: 9781259860249.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-health-care-joint-commission-guide-analysis-and-corrective-action
November 27, 2018 - Book/Report
Root Cause Analysis in Health Care: A Joint Commission Guide to Analysis and Corrective Action of Sentinel and Adverse Events.
Citation Text:
Root Cause Analysis in Health Care: A Joint Commission Guide to Analysis and Corrective Action of Sentinel and Adverse Events. Oakbroo…