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201. Timely Blood Culture for Children With Sepsis Syndrome (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2018 - Unlike adults, the diagnosis of septic shock in children does not require the presence of low blood pressure … (hypotension), as children often maintain normal blood pressure until the advanced stages of shock … Because children often maintain their blood pressure until they are severely ill, systemic hypotension … For severe sepsis, one abstractor indicated that there was a low systolic blood pressure despite the … The other discrepancy was due to one abstractor recording a systolic blood pressure reading of 79, despite

202. Clinical Inertia and Outpatient Medical Errors (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol2/OConnor.pdf
     January 01, 2003 - Failure to intensify therapy in patients with elevated blood glucose, blood lipids, or blood pressure … Algorithm to identify clinical inertia related to blood pressure control in patients with hypertension … Lifestyle modification to improve blood pressure control in individuals with diabetes: is physician … Overcome clinical inertia to control systolic blood pressure. … Role of organizational factors in poor blood pressure control in patients with type 2 diabetes: the

203. Search Evidence-Based Reports | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     April 01, 2012 - Effectiveness Reviews Affiliation: University of Alberta Report Status: Final Self-Measured Blood … Pressure Monitoring: Comparative Effectiveness Date: January 2012 Report Type: Comparative Effectiveness … Connecticut/Hartford Hospital Report Status: Final Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic Medications

204. Appendix C. Case Study and Program Examples | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2017 - Medications Postural hypotension as a result of cardiovascular medications. … Medications ___ ask primary care provider to review all medications, their possible interactions and … side effects. ___ ask consultant pharmacist to review medications. ___ implement sleep hygiene measures … Postural vital signs since the resident is on cardiovascular medications for hypertension and has a history

205. Cardiovascular Disease | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2018 - Treatment of Hypertension Adults With Hypertension Whose Blood Pressure Is Under Control Adults with … hypertension whose blood pressure is under control, by age and education, 1999-2002, 2003-2006, 2007 … Blood pressure under control is defined as having a mean systolic blood pressure <140 and mean diastolic … blood pressure <90 among all hypertensive patients. … , blood pressure control among people with diagnosed high blood pressure remains a problem.

206. Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2014 - Blood pressure checks and tests for high blood cholesterol are examples of screenings. … You can get some screenings, such as blood pressure readings, in your doctor’s office. … for high blood pressure. … ■ You have diabetes or high blood pressure. … High Blood Pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years.

207. Preparing for and Recovering After Colorectal Surgery (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2023 - Then, leave your medications at home. … ■ Some of your diabetes, blood pressure, or blood thinner medications may be stopped while you’re … If your blood pressure is low, we may have you wait. … F Take any medications as instructed. F Leave your medications at home. … F Take any medications as instructed. F Leave your medications at home.

208. Using Data Mining to Predict Errors in Chronic Disease Care (pdf file)
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     March 28, 2008 - Changes in levels of blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipids are simulated in response to actions … Blood pressure and lipid values are similarly represented. Patient populations. … pressure, weight, creatinine, height, depression, stress, and level of adherence to treatment regimen … pressure, and lipid values to evidence-based goals (e.g., A1c values <7 percent). … (Blood pressure and lipid values were treated but are not reported.)

209. The Contribution of Diagnostic Error to Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2021 - another emergency. g Vital signs became markedly abnormal, with a pulse of 144 beats per minute and blood … pressure 80/30 mm Hg. … few treatments tried, and then repeated even when ineffective, instead of escalating to additional medications

210. Men: Stay Healthy at 50 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/healthy-men/men-over-50.pdf
     March 01, 2014 - Blood pressure checks and tests for high blood cholesterol are examples of screenings. … You can get some screenings, such as blood pressure readings, in your doctor’s office. … medication for high blood pressure. … High Blood Pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years. … High blood pressure can cause strokes, heart attacks, kidney and eye problems, and heart failure.

211. Tailoring Digital Technologies To Improve Outcomes Among Minorities With Chronic Conditions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2024 - The system allowed LHWs to track blood pressure readings on web-based and congregation-specific dashboards … pressure. … Schoenthaler’s research not only improved the method used to track blood pressure readings, which originally … were recorded on paper index cards, but her web-based platform helped LHWs see changes to blood pressure … Schoenthaler’s intervention helped community members lower their blood pressure and was pivotal in laying

212. AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, 2nd Edition (pdf file)
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     January 22, 2016 - ■ For routine monitoring (e.g., blood sugar, blood pressure, weight), patients can record their values … should include directions to contact the practice when their clinical values are of concern (e.g., blood … pressure above 140/90, weight gain of more than 2 to 3 pounds in a day for heart failure patients) … pressure and blood glucose values. … pressure).

213. Appendix B: Trends in Access, Quality and Disparities for Measures in 2016 Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     June 01, 2017 - and over who received in the calendar year at least 1 of 33 potentially inappropriate prescription medications … pressure measurement in the last 2 years and can state whether their blood pressure was normal or high … age 18 and over -0.089 -0.041 2001-2014 Home health care patients whose management of oral medications … pressure measurement in the last 2 years and can state whether their blood pressure was normal or high … pressure measurement in the last 2 years and can state whether their blood pressure was normal or high

214. Session 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2014 - Medications can also make the resident unsteady, lightheaded, or stiff. … Vital Signs Vital signs include temperature, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate. … Sometimes medications change the way things taste or smell. … Vital signs —Record the resident's blood pressure and heart rate and look for any changes in breathing … pressure, urination and bowel information, temperature, activities of daily living, and behaviors.

215. ENSW Clinical Quality Measures (pdf file)
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     December 31, 2017 - ABCS stands for Aspirin, Blood pressure management, Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation, the … pressure was adequately controlled (< 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg) during the … If no blood pressure is recorded during the measurement period, the patient's blood pressure is assumed … diastolic reading as the most recent blood pressure reading. … pressure flowchart Blood pressure field specifications Blood pressure full value sets Cholesterol

216. Situation Monitoring: Severe Hypertension - PowerPoint Presentation
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     July 01, 2023 - What will we do if the medication does not reduce the blood pressure? ​ How is the patient doing? ​ … What will you do if medication does not reduce blood pressure? … Smith presented with severe blood pressure. … Smith had a good response of her blood pressure profile.  … Smith’s severe-range blood pressure early and immediately notifying Dr. Johnson.

217. Introduction to the SPPC‐II Teamwork Toolkit for Obstetric Hemorrhage (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2023 - Williams’ hypertension with IV labetalol for a blood pressure goal of <160 mmHg systolic and <110 mmHg … Williams’ hypertension with IV labetalol for a blood pressure goal of <160 mmHg systolic and <110 mmHg … Williams’ hypertension with IV labetalol for a blood pressure goal of <160 mmHg systolic and <110 mmHg … Williams’ vitals are checked again, showing a heart rate of 135 and a blood pressure of 94/49. … Williams’ vitals are checked again, showing a heart rate of 135 and a blood pressure of 94/49.

218. A Study of Trends in Obesity Progression Among Complex Patients (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2013 - This exploratory study examined trends in body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure control among patients … Main Objective Examine trends in BMI and blood pressure control among patients with co-occurring … pressure were diagnosed with hypertension, and 19% of those with a weight problem were diagnosed as … pressure, but also slower BMI increase over time. … Patients' body mass index and blood pressure over time: diagnoses, treatments, and the effects of comorbidities

219. Practice-Level Data Report - AHRQ EvidenceNOW Technical Assistance (TA) to and Evaluation of Grant Initiative to Develop State-Level Capacity for Dissemination and mplementation of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research into Primary Care (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2025 - Blood Pressure Control Mean percent hypertensive patients with adequate blood pressure control was significantly … Average rates of adequate blood pressure control varied across the grantees. … Blood Pressure Control Mean percent hypertensive patients with adequate blood pressure control was significantly … Interestingly, practice size was only associated with blood pressure control. … • Self-measured blood pressure. • Tobacco smoking cessation (state quit line).

220. Transforming Health Outcomes for Patients with Chronic Conditions Using Tailored Health Information Technology | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     December 01, 2022 - Dorr began a two-year AHRQ-funded project to translate high blood pressure guidelines and protocols … He developed a health IT application, called Collaboration-Oriented Approach for Controlling High Blood … pressure and reduce heart attack and strokes,” explained Dr. … pressure and improve health outcomes. … Related AHRQ Resources Blood Pressure Control Evidence and Resources Chronic Conditions Multiple