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  1. Disposition of Comments Report for Noninvasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease in Women (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cad-women-diagnosis_disposition-comments.pdf
    June 12, 2012 - This indicates women without chest pain could be included in the group charactericized as having chest … , perpetuating the idea that chest pain is the key indicator of CHD in most/all women. … We agree that the definition of chest pain syndrome can be difficult to characterize. … Is the term chest morphology (ES-18) a euphymism for breasts? … We have replaced “body and chest morphology” with “body shape.”

  2. Colorectal-Cancer-Protocol_130520 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/colorectal-cancer-staging_research-protocol.pdf
    May 20, 2013 - with or without contrast • X-ray of the chest (if chest CT is not performed) • FDG-PET of the whole … body • MRI of the abdomen and pelvis with or without contrast Recommended • Chest/abdominal/ … (if chest is not imaged by CT) • CT of the chest-abdomen-pelvis with or without contrast • MRI of … the pelvis with or without contrast Usually appropriate for large lesions • X-ray of the chest • … emission tomography/ or multidetector computed tomography/ or exp nuclear magnetic resonance imaging/ or Thorax

  3. Implementation of lung cancer screening in primary care and pulmonary clinics: Pragmatic clinical trial of electronic health record-integrated everyday shared decision making tool and clinician-facing prompts. | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/engaging-patients-enable-interoperable-lung-cancer-decision-support-scale/citation/implementation
    January 01, 2023 - Chest. 2023 May 2:S0012-3692(23)00641-4. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.040. Epub ahead of print.

  4. Implementation of lung cancer screening in primary care and pulmonary clinics: Pragmatic clinical trial of electronic health record-integrated everyday shared decision making tool and clinician-facing prompts. | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/scalable-decision-support-and-shared-decisionmaking-lung-cancer-screening/citation/implementation
    January 01, 2023 - Chest. 2023 May 2:S0012-3692(23)00641-4. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.040. Epub ahead of print.

  5. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/chronic-cough_research-protocol.pdf
    October 22, 2012 - underlying etiology of cough based on history, physical examination, and, if the cough is chronic, chest … In addition, alternate nondrug treatment (e.g., chest physiotherapy, herbal remedies, aroma therapy, … Chest 1991;99(6):1477-84. PMID: 2036833. 5. Holinger LD, Sanders AD. … Chest 1995;108(4):991-7. PMID: 7555175. 8. Mello CJ, Irwin RS, Curley FJ. … Chest 2006;129(1 Suppl):1S- 23S. PMID: 16428686. 12. Finnish Medical Society Duodecim.

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49482/psn-pdf
    May 01, 2005 - more than 1,000 patients with aortic dissection included in a large registry, 76% of patients had chest … presenting symptom, 55% had back pain, and 18% had migrating pain.(4) The mediastinum was widened on chest … The presentation of aortic dissection with initial symptoms of chest or back pain is similar between … presenting complaints that are non-obstetrical in nature or not clearly obstetrically related (e.g., chest … Chest. 2002;122:311-328. [ go to PubMed ] 9. Goodsitt MM, Christodoulou EG.

  7. 2016-08 (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/methods/2016-08.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - Variation in Reporting a Routine Chest X-Ray During an ED Visit Across Emergency Departments Using … Chest x-rays also were reported using both coding systems; the ICD-9-CM code was included on only 2.3 … Routine chest x-ray, 2. Computerized axial tomography (CT) scan of the head, 3. … A routine chest x-ray is identified by ICD-9-CM code 87.44 and by HCPCS/CPT codes 0174T– 0175T and 71010 … x- rays occurring during the ED visit) or as duplicate coding of one occurrence (e.g., one chest x-ray

  8. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK3_P3T4-Training_Slides_for_Prescribing_Clinicians_Phase_3.ppt
    May 01, 2014 - In addition to ordering a chest x-ray, which of the following procedures would you follow? … Wait for the chest x-ray results. … In addition to ordering a chest x-ray which of the following procedures would you follow? … Wait for the chest x-ray results.

  9. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4i_combo_psi12-dvt-bestpractices.pdf
    May 20, 2016 - Chest 2001;120:1964-71. 8. … Guyatt GH, Akl EA, Crowther M, et al., for the American College of Chest Physicians Antithrombotic Therapy … Executive summary: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest … Chest 2012;141:7S-47S. http://qualitynet.org/dcs/ContentServer?

  10. Cap 3 Decidexecut

    cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/396/cap_3_DecidExecut.html
    January 01, 1970 - Imperative: In addition to a constellation of suggestive clinical features, a demonstrable infiltrate by chest … suggestive clinical features is required for the diagnosis of pneumonia     a demonstrable infiltrate by chest … AND a demonstrable infiltrate by chest radiograph or other imaging technique is required for the diagnosis

  11. Venous Thromboembolism Safety Toolkit: A Systems Approach to Patient Safety (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Zierler_81.pdf
    September 01, 2008 - Chest 2004; 126(3 Suppl): 401S-428S. 15. Stein PD, Henry JW. … Chest 1995; 108: 978-981. 16. Stein PD, Henry JW, Relyea B. … Chest 1995; 107: 931-935. 17. Stein PD, Saltzman HA. … Chest 1995; 108(4 Suppl): 312S-334S. 19. Geerts WH, Pineo GF, Heit JA, et al. … Chest 2004; 126(3 Suppl): 338S-400S. 20. Goldhaber SZ, Morpurgo M.

  12. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Basin Bed Bathing With 2% Liquid Chlorhexidine (CHG) and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-basin-bathing.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - o Wipe 1: Face,* neck, and chest. Avoid eyes and ear canals. … protocol, clean the 6 inches of ALL lines, drains, and tubing (e.g., central lines, midline catheters, chest …  Neck and chest, including under breasts for women  Back of neck, shoulders, and back  Armpits … cloths to clean the 6 inches of ALL lines, drains, and tubing (e.g., central lines, midline catheters, chest

  13. Standardized Nursing Protocol: Bed Bathing With 2% Chlorhexidine (CHG) No-Rinse Bathing Cloths and Showering With 4% CHG Liquid Soap (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/nursing-protocols/nursing-chg-bed-bathing.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - o Cloth 1: Face,* neck, and chest. Avoid eyes and ear canals. … protocol, clean the 6 inches of ALL lines, drains, and tubing (e.g., central lines, midline catheters, chest …  Neck and chest, including under breasts for women  Back of neck, shoulders, and back  Armpits … cloths to clean the 6 inches of ALL lines, drains, and tubing (e.g., central lines, midline catheters, chest

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33741/psn-pdf
    November 01, 2012 - suspected pneumonia, for example, one evidence-based approach filters through scores of traditional chest … and hospital stay by 2–3 days, when compared with usual care.(14) In patients evaluated in EDs for chest … Comparison of physician judgment and decision aids for ordering chest radiographs for pneumonia in outpatients … Prediction of the need for intensive care in patients who come to emergency departments with acute chest … Emergency room triage of patients with acute chest pain by means of rapid testing for cardiac troponin

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49754/psn-pdf
    February 01, 2016 - An initial chest radiograph performed to evaluate the catheter reported the PICC was located in "a persistent … The radiologist reviewed the chest radiograph and pointed out that the persistent left-sided superior … A subsequent CT of the chest revealed the PICC tip was actually in the left atrium, and was therefore … Chest. 2005;128:489-495. [go to PubMed] 8. Chopra V, Anand S, Hickner A, et al. … The value of a chest radiograph for diagnosing a misplaced PICC line in the persistent left-sided superior

  16. Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL CME Reviewed Spotlight_Loss of Trust and a Missed Diagnosis_02.14.20221 - clean - REVISED.pptx (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/final_cme_reviewed_spotlight_loss_of_trust_and_a_missed_diagnosis_02.14.20221_-_clean_-_revised.pdf
    January 01, 2022 - • The emergency physician ordered spine, left hip, and chest x-rays. … – The chest x-ray showed a 5 cm lesion in her lung, the spine x-ray showed a small vertebral lesion … • Additionally, the patient in this case should have received annual CT scans of the chest for lung … have stopped smoking in the previous 15 years, should be offered annual low-dose CT scans of the chest … Screening for Lung Cancer: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest. 2018;153(4):954- 985.

  17. Teach-Back (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/teach-back-slides-final508.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - low-grade fever for 3 days • Temp 38.1 C, BP 128/82, weight 179 lbs • Tired, SOB on stairs, pain in chest … Penny: – Chest x ray – Azithromycin 500 mg PO today, 250 mg PO next 4 days – Followup from clinician … Penny states he’s been more tired than usual, gets short of breath walking up stairs, and his chest hurts … Penny had blood collected in the office and is being sent to radiology for a chest x ray. Mr.

  18. 216. Helpful Web Sites (All Web sites listed are either government-sponsored organizations or nonprofit foundations) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide216.html
    October 01, 2014 - of Family Physicians: www.aafp.org American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org American College of Chest

  19. 217. Helpful Web Sites (All Web sites listed are either government-sponsored organizations or nonprofit foundations) (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide217.html
    October 01, 2014 - Tobacco Use and Dependence: www.attud.org Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids: www.tobaccofreekids.org Chest

  20. Appendix N. Surgeon Focus Group Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapn.html
    April 01, 2018 - our study aims to explore SSI risk for the following procedures: coronary artery bypass grafts with chest … and donor site incisions, coronary artery bypass grafts with chest incision alone, herniorrhaphy, hip
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