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101. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 28, 2021 - The second patient safety issue relates to removing fluid—volume control and blood pressure. … Based on their self-assessment skills, they get a blood pressure reading, they get a heart rate reading … pressure during dialysis. … pressure. … You had mentioned with the volume control and blood pressure, that you know that the patient is keeping

102. XL or Smaller? | PSNet
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     September 13, 2017 - , the nurse paged to inform the intern that the medication had been given and inquire how often the blood … pressure should be checked. … The nurse was asked to check the blood pressure every 3 minutes, and the residents immediately went to … Within 5 minutes, the patient’s blood pressure had decreased to 110/60. … Glucagon was brought up to the bedside but did not need to be administered, as the patient’s blood pressure

103. Physical Diagnosis: A Lost Art? | PSNet
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     January 17, 2018 - recorded as follows:            General: Mild respiratory distress with audible wheezing Vitals: Blood … pressure 110/62, Pulse 106, Respiratory rate 18, Temp 37.8°, Room air saturation 100% HEENT: Crusting … In one study, 90% of patients expected their blood pressure to be measured and their heart, lungs, abdomen … resident in charge of his care incidentally noted subcutaneous crepitus in the arm while measuring the blood … pressure.

104. Hindsight is 20/20: Thrombolytics for Alcohol Intoxication | PSNet
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     December 18, 2024 - His blood pressure was elevated at 156/96, but other vital signs were normal, with heart rate 71, respiratory … findings, consent to treatment, absent bleeding diathesis (laboratory results), TNKase checklist, and blood … pressure. … Absence of facial droop (F) Negative history of atrial fibrillation (A) Age < 50 years (A) Systolic blood … pressure < 150 mmHg at presentation (B) History of seizures (S) Isolated sensory symptoms without weakness

105. A Potent Medication Administered in a Not So Viable Route | PSNet
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     July 20, 2016 - were thinking by starting vasopressors peripherally, or, alternatively, why they allowed the patient's blood … pressure to fall so low for so long. … Use of vasopressors to raise blood pressure and improve perfusion in fluid refractory shock is considered … Vasopressor medications achieve their desired effects on blood pressure through powerful vasoconstriction

106. Algorithm-Based Decision Support System Guides Trauma Staff During Initial Treatment, Leading to Fewer Medical Errors | PSNet
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     May 31, 2023 - the patient arrives, the system uses physiologic monitors to track clinical data such as heart rate, blood … pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled by the patient (if an endotracheal … For example, prompts might remind staff working with a patient with abnormally low blood pressure to … ensure that tension pneumothorax, hemothorax, or pericardial tamponade are not contributing to low blood … pressure.

107. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 15, 2024 - patient adherence Provide health and wellness services Deliver direct health and wellness service Blood … pressure screenings can reveal poorly controlled hypertension Medication management Comprehensive … effectiveness; provide guidance regarding medication therapy Pharmacist may detect dangerously low or high blood … pressure and recommend changes in medication therapy and thereby prevent harm Coordinating care transitions

108. Transfusion "Slip" | PSNet
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     June 14, 2011 - Her blood pressure remained low despite wide-open crystalloid infusions, and she had signs of peritoneal

109. Microsoft PowerPoint - Spotlight Case_Hindsight is 2020_SLIDES_FINAL.pptx (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2024 - • His blood pressure was elevated at 156/96, but other vital signs were normal, with heart rate 71 … findings, consent to treatment, absent bleeding diathesis (laboratory results), TNK checklist, and blood … pressure … Systolic blood pressure < 150 mmHg at presentation (B) 5. History of seizures (S) 6.

110. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 26, 2004 - Her blood pressure remained low despite wide-open crystalloid infusions, and she had signs of peritoneal

111. Nosy Business | PSNet
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     March 01, 2007 - Nosy Business Citation Text: Orlandi RR. Nosy Business. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2010. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS …

112. Getting the Diagnosis Both Right and Wrong | PSNet
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     May 29, 2024 - The patient's blood pressure improved with fluids. … Six hours after admission, the patient's blood pressure started to drop, requiring further intravenous

113. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     February 01, 2003 - the error in drug administration is recognized immediately after injection: Stop the IV If there is blood … pressure cuff on arm of IV, inflate to slow entry of drug to central circulation Clinical Management … changes, apnea, muscle weakness, or visual disturbances Extreme or unexpected increase or decrease in blood … pressure or heart rate Unexpected or persistent muscle relaxation Unexpected change or lack of change

114. A Stroke of Error | PSNet
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     February 01, 2016 - Appreciate the relationship between elevated blood pressure and stroke in the acute setting. … On presentation, he was noted to have a systolic blood pressure of 220 mm Hg and word-finding difficulties … Blood pressure is commonly elevated in patients with acute stroke and may be related to the stress of … .( 5 ) Extreme elevations of blood pressure can result in end-organ damage manifesting as cerebral, cardiac … In the acute setting, it may be difficult to differentiate between blood pressure elevation as the primary

115. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     July 27, 2018 - This observational cohort study found that patients with abnormal vital signs—temperature, blood pressure

116. An Inadvertent Bolus of Norepinephrine. | PSNet
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     December 04, 2016 - At 08:00 on postoperative day 2, the patient’s blood pressure was 98/59 mmHg and a 250 mL fluid bolus … The next day, the patient's blood pressure stabilized, and she was transferred to a stepdown unit, and … Vasopressors are indicated for a MAP < 60 mmHg, a decrease in systolic blood pressure > 30 mmHg from … In contrast, for patients with labile blood pressure, when vasopressors are being titrated on and off … pressure.

117. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2019 - About halfway through the procedure, the anesthesiologist noticed that the patient's blood pressure … anesthesiologist administered a bolus of intravenous fluids, but over the next few minutes the patient's blood … pressure continued to drop. … first challenge occurred when the anesthesiologist alerted the surgeon during the initial drop in blood … pressure.

118. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 29, 2024 - Blind Spot June 1, 2005 Lee LA. Blind Spot. PSNet [internet]. 2005. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/blind-spot The Case A 36-year-old woman with no significant past medical history underwent right nephrectomy in the left lateral position. The surgery was uncomplicated—her blood pressures intraoperatively were withi…

119. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     December 01, 2015 - a change in cardiac rhythm Parameter violation alarms: detect when a vital sign (e.g., heart rate, blood … pressure, etc.) exceeds the alarm limit settings Technical alarms: indicate poor signal quality (e.g … could minimize number of false alarms Algorithms that integrate parameters (e.g., link heart rate and blood … pressure) check to see if there was a physiologic response with the alarm For instance, an algorithm-defined … asystole event not associated with a simultaneous drop in blood pressure would be re-defined as false

120. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 27, 2016 - The analysis identified logically inconsistent blood pressure measurements, which suggested data-entry