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21. A "Weak" Response | PSNet
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    February 24, 2011 - He said, "They started me on a new pill for my blood pressure and now I feel really weak." … He told the patient to use his home blood pressure cuff after the call and to come into the clinic right … away if systolic pressure went above 180 mmHg. … After advising the patient to stop the hydrochlorothiazide and to follow blood pressure measurements … Nor was he specific about when to schedule an office visit if the blood pressure did not surpass the

22. 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 … system found 71/1089 (7%) incidents related to syringe or ampoule swap Out of 58 events related to medications … 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

23. A Pill Organizing Plight | PSNet
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    June 19, 2018 - system, including empty slots for upcoming days as well as slots that contained a higher number of blood … pressure medications than the patient was supposed to take. … The resident also discovered that an old blood pressure medication (a beta-blocker), which had been stopped … As a result of these problems, on some days the patient was taking up to five blood pressure pills when … pressure medications.

24. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2016 - system, including empty slots for upcoming days as well as slots that contained a higher number of blood … pressure medications than the patient was supposed to take. … The resident also discovered that an old blood pressure medication (a beta-blocker), which had been … As a result of these problems, on some days the patient was taking up to five blood pressure pills when … pressure medications.

25. Missed Compartment Syndrome after Steep Lithotomy Position for Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery | PSNet
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    January 29, 2021 - This situation reduces blood flow to the calf muscles unless blood pressure is augmented to compensate … pressure has been augmented with intravenous fluids and vasopressor medications. … The more extreme the lithotomy and Trendelenburg positions, the higher the blood pressure needed for … Epidural anesthesia attenuates sympathetic tone and reduces blood pressure in the lower extremities. … Elevating the legs above the heart reduces leg perfusion, so blood pressure should be augmented when

26. Pharmacist's Role in Medication Safety | PSNet
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    March 14, 2018 - improve patient adherence Provide health and wellness services Deliver direct health and wellness service Blood … pressure screenings can reveal poorly controlled hypertension Medication management Comprehensive review … of patient's full medication regimen to ensure medications work well together and avoid problems (e.g … 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

27. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    March 15, 2023 - Colton Hood: Originally patient monitoring was pen, paper, and maybe a blood pressure cuff. … A patient would call their doctor and tell them their blood pressure or bring it to them written on … For example, if a patient has an appointment for a physical, but forgot to record their blood pressure … There are often variations in blood pressure during the day. … We worked with nephrologists to set unique blood pressure parameters for every patient.

28. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2010 - The hospitalist noted a heart rate of 75 beats per minute with a systolic blood pressure of 170 mmHg … Blood pressure readings had been high since admission. … in evaluating home medications. … accurately identify home medications. … medications Robert J.

29. Association of differences in treatment intensification, missed visits, and scheduled follow-up interval with racial or ethnic disparities in blood pressure control. | PSNet
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    May 18, 2022 - pressure control. … pressure control. … pressure control. … pressure control. … pressure control.

30. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2010 - Therefore, inadequate control of maternal BP with oral medications should lead to prompt hospitalization … for close observation, use of parenteral antihypertensive medications, and consideration of delivery … pressure. … pressure, urine, and documentation of required symptoms and blood tests to be obtained. … Criteria for Establishing Severe Preeclampsia.* • Persistent blood pressure above 160/110 mm Hg • Scotomata

31. Medication Reconciliation Pitfalls | PSNet
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    May 01, 2006 - The hospitalist noted a heart rate of 75 beats per minute with a systolic blood pressure of 170 mmHg. … Blood pressure readings had been high since admission. … in evaluating home medications. … accurately identify home medications. … medications Robert J.

32. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    March 21, 2009 - The physician entered the room and found an elderly gentleman with no pulse, no blood pressure, and very … With this treatment, the patient regained a pulse and blood pressure after a few minutes but remained … The patient was given intravenous antibiotics, fluids, and vasopressors for blood pressure support. … Three hours later, the patient had another arrest, becoming pulseless without a blood pressure. … After being treated with aggressive fluids and three vasopressor medications, his blood pressure remained

33. Intraosseous Line Extravasation in a Pediatric Trauma Patient | PSNet
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    September 29, 2021 - needle was quickly inserted into the proximal tibia which allowed rapid infusion of fluids, blood, and medications … The IO line was appropriately removed while infusion of IV fluids and medications continued through the … IO lines can be used to infuse medications and fluids, including blood products. … threshold of muscle is reached when pressure within the compartment is elevated to 20 mm Hg below the diastolic … pressure or 30 mm Hg below the mean arterial blood pressure. 23 Elevated compartment pressure leads

34. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2007 - One of the diagnostic clues is differential blood pressure (BP) in both arms (if there is more arteritis … Sleeves that cover an arm to indicate "no venipuncture or blood pressure measurement" have also been … For example, wristbands are sometimes used to alert the nurse administering medications about potential … These wristbands need to be applied by health care personnel who are knowledgeable about medications … Temporary Tattoo Indicating "Do Not Take Blood Pressure from This Arm."

35. Emergence of Application-based Healthcare | PSNet
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    August 05, 2022 - , providing education, or enabling a person to record blood pressure measurements. … User experience of instant blood pressure: exploring reasons for the popularity of an inaccurate mobile … pressure smartphone app. 6 They evaluated an instant blood pressure app from AuraLabs that was in the … pressure were falsely reassured that their blood pressure was in a normal range and not hypertensive … monitor their steps and activity, and wearing a blood pressure cuff.

36. In Conversation With... Francoise Marvel, MD | PSNet
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    August 05, 2022 - pressure smartphone app. 6 They evaluated an instant blood pressure app from AuraLabs that was in the … pressure were falsely reassured that their blood pressure was in a normal range and not hypertensive … , learning to check their vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate, wearing a watch so they can … monitor their steps and activity, and wearing a blood pressure cuff. … , providing education, or enabling a person to record blood pressure measurements.

37. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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    September 01, 2011 - One morning when the nurse was delivering her morning medications, the patient was found to be confused … She was febrile to 102oF and had a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg, which was lower than her usual. … residents are often frail Predominantly elderly, have multiple chronic medical conditions, take multiple medications … improvement Specific goals are: Accurate resident identification Safe medication use Reconciled medications

38. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    March 15, 2023 - confusion, the patient ran out of his medication and his daughter and home health nurse noted poor blood … pressure control. … This lapse resulted in poor blood pressure control, but fortunately no harmful outcomes. … What changes you will make to your blood pressure medications?” … , they can also clarify their most current medications and medication changes.

39. Acute Respiratory Arrest in Pregnancy | PSNet
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    August 15, 2018 - Therefore, inadequate control of maternal BP with oral medications should lead to prompt hospitalization … for close observation, use of parenteral antihypertensive medications, and consideration of delivery … pressure. … pressure, urine, and documentation of required symptoms and blood tests to be obtained. … Criteria for E stablishing Severe Preeclampsia.* • Persistent blood pressure above 160/110 mm

40. All in the History | PSNet
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    February 28, 2011 - The physician entered the room and found an elderly gentleman with no pulse, no blood pressure, and very … With this treatment, the patient regained a pulse and blood pressure after a few minutes but remained … The patient was given intravenous antibiotics, fluids, and vasopressors for blood pressure support. … Three hours later, the patient had another arrest, becoming pulseless without a blood pressure. … After being treated with aggressive fluids and three vasopressor medications, his blood pressure remained