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101. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2014 - One week later, the patient was reexamined by the internist and found to have an elevated blood pressure … The physicians later recognized that HIV medications, particularly ritonavir-associated therapy, are … pain, insomnia, impotence, anxiety, sweats, and nausea; symptoms improved after adjustment of his HIV medications … They potentially provide real-time data on recently prescribed and recently dispensed medications. … On a practical level, patients should be encouraged to carry a complete list of their current medications

102. Norepinephrine Dosing Error Associated with Multiple Health System Vulnerabilities | PSNet
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     November 27, 2019 - CNRN, and Sierra Young, PharmD Vasopressors are commonly used in the treatment of shock to support blood … pressure, cardiac output, and end-organ perfusion. 1-3 These agents are associated with risk of serious … pressure. … The combination of a supraphysiologic blood pressure target and the patient’s altered blood pressure … However, the wide fluctuations in blood pressure observed were consistently attributed to the patient

103. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 26, 2021 - CNRN, and Sierra Young, PharmD Vasopressors are commonly used in the treatment of shock to support blood … pressure, cardiac output, and end-organ perfusion.1-3 These agents are associated with risk of serious … pressure. … The combination of a supraphysiologic blood pressure target and the patient’s altered blood pressure … However, the wide fluctuations in blood pressure observed were consistently attributed to the patient

104. Distraction of the Anesthesiologist and Lack of Resuscitation Drugs Resulting in Delayed Treatment of Laryngospasm. | PSNet
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     January 29, 2021 - laryngospasm appears to be similar irrespective of whether the patient is intubated or not. 9 Some medications … Assessing the position of the eyes, the pupil diameter, the frontalis muscle and the heart rate and blood … pressure can help the anesthesiologist assess the depth of anesthesia. 25 Processed electro-encephalography … laryngospasm than other drugs like thiopental and ketamine. 26,27 Atropine and other anticholinergic medications

105. Don't Dismiss the Dangerous: Obstetric Hemorrhage | PSNet
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     August 21, 2024 - patient.( 12 ) Furthermore, the operative field may appear dry during the procedure when the patient's blood … pressure is low, only to have significant bleeding later emerge when severe hypertensive pressures return … If bleeding is recognized, the standard next steps include administering secondary medications like methergine … If medications and mechanical devices are unsuccessful and bleeding continues, uterine artery embolization … This includes having a hemorrhage cart full of the equipment needed, rapid access to key medications,

106. Amended Lab Results: Communication Slip | PSNet
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     September 26, 2012 - year-old woman in her first pregnancy was seen at 33 weeks' gestation with new onset hypertension and a blood … pressure of 140–150/90 mm Hg. … hypertension, a less serious diagnosis, managed as an outpatient with either observation or antihypertensive medications … hypertension, the resident initiated discharge planning, including management with antihypertensive medications … Preeclampsia is diagnosed by elevated blood pressure (consistently greater than 140/90 mm Hg) and proteinuria

107. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 14, 2022 - strongyloides-hidden-traveler-and-potentially-lethal-missed-diagnosis A man in his 70s with a history of multiple myeloma (a cancer of the bone marrow), high blood … pressure, osteoporosis, and pulmonary embolus, was admitted to a hospital with gastrointestinal symptoms … Concern If a person’s immune system is weakened, typically by steroids or other immune suppressing medications … Clinicians who prescribe immunosuppressive medications should also know how to properly treat these … Any patient who is being considered for treatment with steroidal or immunosuppressive medications and

108. Hemorrhagic Shock after Elective Spine Surgery: Failure to Rescue after Limited Response to Nursing Concerns. | PSNet
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     April 27, 2022 - His only medications were nasal fluticasone and oral tamsulosin. … Over the next 14 hours, the patient’s blood pressure remained at or below 90/60, and he was described

109. Periodic Issue | PSNet
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     May 29, 2024 - High-risk medications are classified as such due to their narrow therapeutic range and potential for … The most cited medications were warfarin, cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine. … The most cited medications were warfarin, cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine. … history of hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure, his vital signs were concerning, showing high blood … pressure, rapid heart rate, and low oxygen levels.

110. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2012 - year-old woman in her first pregnancy was seen at 33 weeks' gestation with new onset hypertension and a blood … pressure of 140–150/90 mm Hg. … hypertension, a less serious diagnosis, managed as an outpatient with either observation or antihypertensive medications … hypertension, the resident initiated discharge planning, including management with antihypertensive medications … Preeclampsia is diagnosed by elevated blood pressure (consistently greater than 140/90 mm Hg) and proteinuria

111. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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     August 01, 2006 - General: Mild respiratory distress with audible wheezing Vitals: Blood pressure 110/62, Pulse 106, respiratory … Exam: Patient Perspective Patients clearly value the physical exam 90% of patients expected their blood … pressure to be measured, and their heart, lungs, abdomen, and reflexes be examined Even if not essential

112. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 24, 2024 - The pain was difficult to control even with opioid medications. … Eventually, compartment pressure exceeds diastolic blood pressure, arresting perfusion and causing ischemia … pressure difference (? … #1 https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#1 Source: Garner MR, et al (2014) Note: “PP” in this Figure refers to pulse … pressure, also known as “?

113. Too Many Cooks Spotlight Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2020 - not ICU) with only routine vital signs and nursing checks every four hours • Patient’s systolic blood … pressure after transfer was 60 mmHg – On-call Trauma Surgery team was notified one hour later and … • The patient developed a serious complication – ileus – possibly induced by use of opiate pain medications … is a surrogate for tissue injury, inflammatory load, fluid volume shifts, exposure to anesthetic medications

114. Why pediatricians fail to diagnose hypertension: a multicenter survey. | PSNet
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     August 26, 2020 - In this observational study, investigators found that pediatricians often fail to measure blood pressure … and misclassify elevated blood pressure as normal.

115. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 27, 2021 - The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters October 27, 2021 Vadi MG, Malkin MR. The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters. PSNet [internet]. 2021. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hidden-danger-unseen-intravenous-catheters The Case A 6-week-old infant underwent a craniotomy and excision of abnormal bra…

116. Hold That Order | PSNet
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     December 19, 2018 - Antihypertensives or other medications that affect blood pressure or heart rate are often ordered to … Providers should be aware that when medications are discontinued in the acute care setting, the medications … These summaries could include both active and recently discontinued medications. … In addition, orders to "resume all pre-op medications" or "continue all prior medications" should be … patients with instructions for when medications should be restarted.

117. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 27, 2021 - Vasoactive drugs were administered to recover the blood pressure and the patient was ventilated with … /psnet.ahrq.gov//#3 https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#6 https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#6 Drawing up and diluting medications … require different concentrations, and a typical anesthetic case requires the use of at least four medications … However, premixed medications are sometimes 2-3 times more expensive and may have availability constraints … A pharmacist could also serve as a resource on how to dilute medications or verify the drug concentration

118. The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters | PSNet
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     October 04, 2023 - The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters Citation Text: Vadi MG, Malkin MR. The Hidden Danger of Unseen Intravenous Catheters. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2021. Copy Citation Format: Google S…

119. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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     September 01, 2008 - Glucocorticoids Should be considered essentially for acute use, with plans to taper or replace with other medications … She is post-menopausal, has an unremarkable past medical history and no allergies, and her only medications … Blood pressure was 117/75, pulse 112 (regular). … including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, systemic vasculitis), addition of other medications

120. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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     March 01, 2011 - Describe the importance of weight-based dosing of medications and fluids in pediatrics. … * * Case: Pediatric Patient Safety (5) Evaluation by the intern revealed a low blood pressure … in adults are generally recognizable and do not need specific calculations Pain medications, antibiotics … Most adults can receive standard doses of medications without changes based on weight Weight variation … providers cannot rely on intuitive sense or prior experience of “right dose” All treatments (e.g., medications