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181. 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

182. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 10, 2021 - a  neuromuscular blocker for use in surgery due to it being mislabeled as a medication to increase blood … pressure. 

183. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2008 - being essentially for acute use in whatever dose is needed, with plans to taper or replace with other medications … She is postmenopausal, has an unremarkable past medical history and no allergies, and her only medications … Blood pressure was 117/75, pulse was 112 (regular). … chronic diseases (including RA, inflammatory bowel disease, and systemic vasculitis), addition of other medications

184. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 25, 2021 - heart rate monitors, two-lead electrocardiography, continuous capnography, and non- invasive arterial blood … pressure measurements. … complications of endoscopy are bleeding, bowel perforation, infection, and reactions to administered medications … Adult guidelines recommend monitoring blood pressure, oxygenation, and heart rate along with clinical … by name or clinical role; actively sharing information to generate a shared mental model; ordering medications

185. Periodic Issue | PSNet
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     August 25, 2021 - Review Patient harm from cardiovascular medications. … This narrative review of 75 studies concluded that cardiovascular medications are a leading cause of … Medications to treat high blood pressure and arrhythmias were the most common cause of medication harm … heart rate monitors, two-lead electrocardiography, continuous capnography, and non-invasive arterial blood … pressure measurements.

186. 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.

187. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2006 - in the past 20 years due to innovations in monitoring ventilation and oxygenation, newer and safer medications

188. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2006 - instead of "qid" and "qd," respectively), and writing the indication on the prescription (eg, for high blood … pressure or for prevention of headaches) can help patients, pharmacists, and physicians better understand … the role of medications. … Use sample medications with care, if at all. … Maintain accurate and usable medication lists and reconcile medications regularly.

189. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 26, 2023 - 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

190. Medication Safety Events Related to Diagnostic Imaging | PSNet
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     January 26, 2022 - Commentary By Luciano Sanchez, PharmD, Hollie Porras, PharmD, BCPS, and Cathy Lammers, MD Background Medications … Patient Safety Opioids and benzodiazepines are commonly used medications in the acute care setting. … Objective data such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate illustrate the patient’s cardiorespiratory … Prior to procedures, patients may receive oral and/or IV pre-medications involving multiple doses from … tend to have a longer onset and time to peak effect than IV medications, which can lead to potential

191. Effects of computerized decision support system implementations on patient outcomes in inpatient care: a systematic review. | PSNet
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     November 06, 2019 - Review Emerging Classic Effects of computerized decision support system implementations on patient outcomes in inpatient care: a systematic review. Citation Text: Varghese J, Kleine M, Gessner SI, et al. Effects of computerized decision support system implementa…

192. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 21, 2014 - In a crisis situation, particularly one in which large volumes of fluids or vasoactive medications are … Yet, particularly when the blood pressure or volume is low, or in children, intravenous (IV) access … cavity, within which is a rich network of marrow vasculature that will rapidly transport fluids and medications … the access needle's point of penetration into the cortex may leak, allowing infusion of fluid and medications

193. Spotlight (ppt file)
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     October 01, 2018 - His blood pressure was low (80/50 mm Hg), and he was started on intravenous fluids and broad spectrum … antibiotics with some initial improvement in his symptoms and blood pressure. … The patient's blood pressure continued to trend downward to 60/40 mm Hg. … pressure on presentation, not septic shock. … pressure ≤100) of 2 or more is more specific but may not have adequate sensitivity 11 Bone RC, Balk

194. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 31, 2024 - On arrival at the ED, he was afebrile, heart rate was 98 beats per minute (bpm), blood pressure was … Soon after receiving these medications, he became unresponsive and pulseless. … In certain circumstances, even routine medications such as furosemide or insulin are not benign. … prompt treatment is required, clinicians should be cautious in giving multiple potassium-lowering medications … Impact of clinical decision support preventing the use of QT- prolonging medications for patients at

195. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2013 - with a history of hypertension, psychiatric illness, and a previous suicide attempt overdosed on her blood … pressure medication (calcium channel blocker). … The ED team thought this was likely due to severe hypotension (her systolic blood pressure was around … Reassured, the line was used by the cardiology team to deliver medications and fluids during pacemaker

196. CVC Placement: Speak Now or Do Not Use the Line | PSNet
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     November 01, 2003 - with a history of hypertension, psychiatric illness, and a previous suicide attempt overdosed on her blood … pressure medication (calcium channel blocker). … The ED team thought this was likely due to severe hypotension (her systolic blood pressure was around … Reassured, the line was used by the cardiology team to deliver medications and fluids during pacemaker

197. Hypoxemia after Emergency Intubation | PSNet
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     March 24, 2019 - 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. … 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

198. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2005 - window, use of antithrombotic therapy within 24 hours of tPA administration, and failure to follow blood … pressure parameters or monitoring schedule.(5,6) In one study, 10% of the violations involved tPA administered … A recent commentary proposed recommendations to limit errors associated with these medications, focusing … ISMP’s list of high-alert medications. ISMP Web site. December 2003.

199. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2010 - Nosy Business April 1, 2010 Orlandi RR. Nosy Business. PSNet [internet]. 2010. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/nosy-business The Case   A 59-year-old man with a history of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) presented to the emergency department (ED) with epistaxis (a "nose bleed"). He reported no previous h…

200. Delayed Symptomatic Subdural Hematoma Following an Initially Normal CT Head | PSNet
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     March 27, 2024 - are low, early identification may be important in patients taking antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications … understood, but it is largely seen in elderly patients who are taking antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications … threshold for delayed imaging if symptoms progress, avoidance of antiplatelet and/or anticoagulating medications … hemorrhagic expansion, which include older age, hypertension, and use of antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant medications … medical record accuracy, and medication blood concentrations for prescription and over-the-counter medications