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241. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 26, 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 rate … Most medications are formulated and packaged for adults.

242. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 26, 2020 - His initial systolic blood pressure after transfer was 60 mmHg.  … Ileus – possibly induced by use of opiate pain medications – prolonged the patient’s hospital stay and … time is a surrogate for tissue injury, inflammatory load, fluid volume shifts, exposure to anesthetic medications

243. Patient Safety in the Physician Office Setting | PSNet
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     November 04, 2015 - 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.

244. Nursing surveillance: a concept analysis | PSNet
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     May 26, 2021 - Review Nursing surveillance: a concept analysis Citation Text: Halverson CC, Scott Tilley D. Nursing surveillance: a concept analysis. Nurs Forum. 2022;57(3):454-460. doi:10.1111/nuf.12702. Copy Citation Format: DOI Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote…

245. Premature Closure: Was It Just Syncope? | PSNet
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     February 10, 2021 - His initial vital signs in the ED were notable for a systolic blood pressure in the 100s and a heart … High-risk medications: Anticoagulation Because the clinician was concerned for a cardiac etiology of … Without a clear indication for anticoagulation, these high-risk medications should not have been administered … Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are high-risk medications and should always prompt a thorough … ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings . 2014. Sanofi-Aventis.

246. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 30, 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

247. Benefits vs. Risks of Intraosseous Vascular Access | PSNet
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     September 01, 2005 - 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 can … 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

248. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2015 - Hyperglycemia and Switching to Subcutaneous Insulin December 1, 2015 Wetterneck TB. Hyperglycemia and Switching to Subcutaneous Insulin. PSNet [internet]. 2015. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hyperglycemia-and-switching-subcutaneous-insulin The Case A 47-year-old man with type 2 diabetes was admitted to the hospita…

249. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2014 - 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 … admission.(5) Extreme elevations of blood pressure can result in end-organ damage manifesting as cerebral … In the acute setting, it may be difficult to differentiate between blood pressure elevation as the primary

250. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 28, 2023 - Under Pressure: Tracheostomy Cuff Over Inflation Leading to Tissue Necrosis and Cuff Rupture June 28, 2023 Gould E, Carlsen K, Trask J, et al. Under Pressure: Tracheostomy Cuff Over Inflation Leading to Tissue Necrosis and Cuff Rupture. PSNet [internet]. 2023. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/under-pressure-tracheost…

251. Insights into the problem of alarm fatigue with physiologic monitor devices: a comprehensive observational study of consecutive intensive care unit patients. | PSNet
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     July 17, 2013 - retrospective review examined all alarm data regarding physiologic monitoring, including electrocardiogram, blood … pressure, and oxygenation, from five intensive care units in a medical center.

252. Sudden Collapse During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Expect the Unexpected | PSNet
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     September 25, 2024 - 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

253. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     May 01, 2015 - Her vital signs were notable for a temperature of 38.6° C, heart rate of 115 beats per minute, blood … pressure of 104/68 mm Hg, respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation of 86% on … severe sepsis with lactate ≥ 4 mmol/L or hypotension (mean arterial pressure [MAP] < 65 mm Hg; systolic blood … pressure < 90 mm Hg) not responsive to a fluid bolus In this case, the patient presented to the emergency

254. An integrative review exploring the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting. | PSNet
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     March 06, 2019 - Review An integrative review exploring the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting. Citation Text: Alzyood M, Jackson D, Brooke J, et al. An integrative review exploring the perceptions …

255. 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

256. When Taking an SGLT2 inhibitor, Remember To SSTOP (Stop SGLT2 Inhibitor Three days bef-O-re Procedures)! | PSNet
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     February 01, 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,

257. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     April 01, 2015 - Chest pain with a widened mediastinum on chest radiograph (60%) Pulse deficits or differences in blood … pressure between the arms (19%−34% for type A) Chest pain with new aortic regurgitation (32%−76%) … pressure differential between arms, focal neurologic deficit) are seen in fewer than half of all patients … pressure differential between arms in only 20% of patients * Hagan PG, Nienaber CA, Isselbacher EM … pressure differential, or a widened mediastinum on chest radiograph * Lo BM.

258. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 10, 2024 - His https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hindsight-2020-thrombolytics-alcohol-intoxication blood pressure … findings, consent to treatment, absent bleeding diathesis (laboratory results), TNKase checklist, and blood … pressure. … Systolic blood pressure < 150 mmHg at presentation (B) 5. History of seizures (S) 6.

259. Registration-associated patient misidentification in an academic medical center: causes and corrections. | PSNet
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     September 02, 2020 - Study Registration-associated patient misidentification in an academic medical center: causes and corrections. Citation Text: Bittle MJ, Charache P, Wassilchalk DM. Registration-associated patient misidentification in an academic medical center: causes and corrections. Jt Comm J Qual Pat…

260. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 25, 2019 - The patient's blood pressure improved with fluids. … Six hours after admission, the patient's blood pressure started to drop, requiring further intravenous