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161. 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

162. Failure to Ensure Patient Safety Leads to Patient Falls in Nursing Homes. | PSNet
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     August 14, 2024 - Medications were given to assist with agitation secondary to dementia and a psychiatric evaluation was … ordered to review the medications. … that impact the central nervous system such as opioids or psychotropic medications. … Likewise, her blood pressure recordings, lying, sitting or standing, were not noted so we don’t know … whether she also may have suffered a drop in her blood pressure and experienced lightheadedness or dizziness

163. Complications of ECMO During Transport | PSNet
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     January 27, 2021 - Complications of ECMO During Transport Citation Text: Broman M. Complications of ECMO During Transport. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2020. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML End…

164. Measuring harm in health care: optimizing adverse event review. | PSNet
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     May 15, 2013 - pharmacist intervention on medication safety after hospitalization in persons prescribed high-risk medications

165. Validating administrative data for the detection of adverse events in older hospitalized patients. | PSNet
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     March 13, 2015 - May 4, 2012 Alternatives to potentially inappropriate medications for use in e-prescribing

166. Breakage of a PICC Line | PSNet
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     June 21, 2023 - antibiotics for treatment of sepsis or other infections, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and life support medications … risk factors for intravascular PICC fracture, nor were catheter size, insertion site, and specific medications

167. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     November 30, 2023 - He was told only to hold it on the day of the procedure, and to resume all medications after discharge … His pre-procedure medication instructions were to stop all medications the night prior to the procedure … However, these medications can have adverse events, including genitourinary infections and eDKA.4,5 … , allergies, and any previous adverse reactions to medications (or withdrawal of medications). … Medication Reconciliation: Obtain a detailed and accurate list of the patient's current medications,

168. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 18, 2011 - objective-medical-emergency-team-activation-criteria-case-control-study The authors found that respiratory rate, heart rate, systolic blood … pressure, and level of consciousness identified potential for cardiac arrest, unplanned intensive care

169. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2022 - 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 … 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.

170. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 07, 2022 - during transitions of care, screening for drug interactions, providing recommendations) and home-based blood … pressure and blood glucose monitoring.

171. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 18, 2024 - The patient arrived at the ED with seizures, tachypneic with a respiratory rate of 30, blood pressure … Emergency equipment, suction, bag-valve mask, and medications were all prepared. … be more effective at preventing intubation.9,10 Seizures should be terminated with anticonvulsant medications … eliminates the risk of misplacing the ETT and avoids the cardiovascular depression associated with sedative medications

172. Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL Spotlight Case_Medication Error During Procedural Sedation in the Pediatric ED_03.27.2023.pptx (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2023 - • Review commonly used medications for procedural sedation to include sedative hypnotics, analgesics … end-tidal carbon dioxide monitor, and other monitors as appropriate for the procedure (e.g., noninvasive blood … pressure, ECG, stethoscope) E = special Equipment or drugs for a particular case (e.g., defibrillator … • Blood pressure should be measured frequently, and the electrocardiogram, heart rate, respiratory … ISMP Safe Practice Guidelines for Adult IV Push Medications. ISMP; 2015. Accessed April 4, 2023.

173. Liposuction Gone Awry | PSNet
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     July 01, 2003 - Such accreditation generally ensures that the facility has all the equipment, staff, and medications … Less frequent complications were blood pressure alterations, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism … Blood and Medications Are appropriate intravenous fluids available? … Is there proper anesthetic equipment and medications available?

174. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2011 - presented to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation where he was noted to be afebrile with a blood … pressure of 113/66, heart rate of 95, and an oxygen saturation of 99% on room air. … Pulsus paradoxus is an exaggeration of the physiologic drop in blood pressure with inspiration. … Elevated arterial blood pressure in cardiac tamponade. N Engl J Med. 1992;327:463-466.

175. The Forgotten Line | PSNet
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     March 11, 2011 - roles to team members (e.g., the nurses talk about pain, family issues, lines; the pharmacists review medications

176. 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.

177. Investigating the impact of intensive care unit interruptions on patient safety events and electronic health records use: an observational study. | PSNet
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     October 18, 2023 - July 22, 2020 Potentially inappropriate medications according to STOPP-J criteria and

178. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 25, 2011 - medication changes (e.g., withholding antihypertensive medication in a patient presenting with low blood … pressure) were also associated with subsequent ADEs, indicating a need for better medication monitoring

179. Misplaced Nasogastric Tube Resulting in Aspiration | PSNet
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     August 01, 2009 - She was afebrile, tachycardic (120 beats per minute), with a normal blood pressure (109/51) and excellent … Overnight, the patient developed atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (RVR), which required medications … tube was inserted through her right nostril, without difficulty or complications, to administer oral medications … secretion can yield more acidic pH. 8 Additionally, the widespread use of gastric acid inhibiting medications … Administration of food, fluid, or medications through an improperly placed NG tube is considered a “never

180. Hyperglycemia and Switching to Subcutaneous Insulin | PSNet
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     May 19, 2021 - Hyperglycemia and Switching to Subcutaneous Insulin Citation Text: Wetterneck TB. Hyperglycemia and Switching to Subcutaneous Insulin. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2015. Copy Citation Format: Google Sc…