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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-213-section-5-table-4.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Reductions in the
frequency of acute chest syndrome and
transfusions were also noted. … spleen function, subjects receiving 2011; 377(9778): 1663‐
the drug had few episodes of pain, acute chest … adolescents are HbSS (SCA) or SCD‐S β0‐
thalassemia and frequent pain episodes,
history of acute chest … HbF levels, decreases leukocyte counts, and
decreases the frequency of episodes of pain
and acute chest … decrease
severe painful episodes, hospitalizations,
number of blood transfusions, and the acute
chest
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July 19, 2023 - Chest. 2010;138(6):1475-9. doi:10.1378/chest.09-2140. … Chest . 2010; 138 (6) :1475-9 .
View more articles from the same authors. … Chest. 2010;138(6):1475-9. doi:10.1378/chest.09-2140.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49435/psn-pdf
February 01, 2004 - chest. … He thus placed a right chest tube. … right-
sided chest tube. … A second chest tube was then placed, this time in the patient's left chest. … The right chest tube was removed after the physicians confirmed that there was no air
leak.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/lung-nodule-refused-grow
March 01, 2004 - radiography should be confirmed and better characterized by chest CT. … In total, he had more than 20 CT scans of the chest. … Sub-solid nodules are usually identified by chest CT, and most are probably missed by chest radiography … Thorax. 2008;63:335-341. [go to PubMed] 9. Fein AM, Feinsilver SH, Ares CA. … Chest. 2013;143(suppl 5):e93S-e120S. [go to PubMed] 12.
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May 01, 2005 - chest pain and treated for possible myocardial infarction
(MI). … Interobserver reliability of the chest radiograph in community-
acquired pneumonia. … Chest. 1996;110:343-350. [ go to PubMed ]
6. Carthey J. … Chest.
2000;117:1271-1278. [ go to PubMed ]
15. Conti A, Paladini B, Toccafondi S, et al. … Chest.
2002;122:311-328. [ go to PubMed ]
17.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-RTI-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - neutrophils
Elderly woman, appears fatigued
Coughing intermittently
Few crackles at base of left lung
Chest … have increased sputum production
Diagnostic Studies:
Normal to slightly elevated WBCs
Infiltrate on chest … :
~75% bacteria, ~25% viral
Symptoms:
Cough, fever is common, increased sputum production common, chest … wall pain, tachypnea
Diagnostic Studies:
Elevated WBCs
Chest x rays show infiltrates
7
Management … X Ray8
20
Chest x ray shows new consolidation in right lower lobe
WBC count 12,000 cells/µL
Image courtesy
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March 12, 2008 - Create
• Chest pain worksheet to match the standing orders. … He’s been
having chest pain for hours and just wouldn’t go to the hospital.” … Use chest pain standing orders if MD not
available. … If no pulse, begin chest compressions. … and chest pain
worksheet continue to be used.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/respiratory-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - About half of patients have chills or tachypnea and a
third will complain of chest pain. … Crackles are generally
heard upon chest auscultation. … The
absence of an infiltrate on chest x ray generally
excludes the diagnosis of CAP. … Chest x
rays should be obtained to evaluate for a new infiltrate. … A lingering cough and chest x-ray abnormalities may
take several weeks to improve.
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December 19, 2018 - Chest. 2009;136(3):897-903. doi:10.1378/chest.09-0030. … Chest . 2009; 136 (3) :897-903 .
View more articles from the same authors. … Chest. 2009;136(3):897-903. doi:10.1378/chest.09-0030.
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www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/best-practices/bronchitis.html
November 01, 2022 - Acute Bronchitis (Chest Cold) – Patient and Family Member Handout (English) (DOCX, 243 KB)
Acute Bronchitis … (Chest Cold) – Patient and Family Member One-Page Handout (Spanish) (DOCX, 470 KB)
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May 01, 2005 - Chest. 1996;110:343-350.
Mulrow CD, Lucey CR, Farnett LE. … Interobserver reliability of the chest radiograph in community-acquired pneumonia. … Chest. 1996;110:343-350.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi? … woman is admitted with crushing chest pain and treated for possible myocardial infarction. … Chest. 2000;117:1271-1278.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?
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March 01, 2018 - : ____________ Date/Time:____________
A minimum of 5 supervised successful procedures in both the chest … sterile gown and gloves)
Properly position to prevent air embolism
For chest
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April 30, 2014 - chest pain and treated for possible myocardial infarction (MI). … Interobserver reliability of the chest radiograph in community-acquired pneumonia. … Chest. 1996;110:343-350. [ go to PubMed ] 6. Carthey J. … Chest. 2000;117:1271-1278. [ go to PubMed ] 15. Conti A, Paladini B, Toccafondi S, et al. … Chest. 2002;122:311-328. [ go to PubMed ] 17.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49670/psn-pdf
November 01, 2012 - 32-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with 3 days of fever and right pleuritic
chest … g/mL), and a moderate right pleural effusion on chest radiograph. … Discharge diagnoses were "fever, pleural
effusion, and chest wall pain." … Additionally, 66% of patients have
dyspnea, and 50% have pleuritic chest pain. … Chest. 1992;101:458-463. [go to PubMed]
7. Hagaman JT, Rouan GW, Shipley RT, Panos RJ.
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November 01, 2012 - -year-old woman with labile hypertension presented to the emergency department (ED) with new onset
chest … On questioning the patient, she did report intermittent chest pressure overnight that was
less severe … Early identification of acute coronary syndromes (ACS)
as a cause for chest pain is critical because … Resolution of chest discomfort likely resulted from appropriate control of elevated blood pressure and … Had the patient told her nurse about the recurrence of chest discomfort, the nurse almost certainly
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February 23, 2009 - Chest. 2009;136(3):910-917. doi:10.1378/chest.09-0377. … Chest . 2009; 136 (3) :910-917 .
View more articles from the same authors. … Chest. 2009;136(3):910-917. doi:10.1378/chest.09-0377.
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June 17, 2015 - Chest. 2011;140(4):854-858. doi:10.1378/chest.11-0728. … Chest . 2011; 140 (4) :854-858 .
View more articles from the same authors. … Chest. 2011;140(4):854-858. doi:10.1378/chest.11-0728.
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June 10, 2013 - Chest. 2012;141(5):1315-1320. doi:10.1378/chest.11-1459. … Chest . 2012; 141 (5) :1315-1320 .
View more articles from the same authors. … Chest. 2012;141(5):1315-1320. doi:10.1378/chest.11-1459.
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April 24, 2018 - Chest. 2007;131(3):890-896. doi:10.1378/chest.06-2420. … Chest . 2007; 131 (3) :890-896 .
View more articles from the same authors. … Chest. 2007;131(3):890-896. doi:10.1378/chest.06-2420.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49831/psn-pdf
June 01, 2018 - Chest Pain in a Rural Hospital
June 1, 2018
MacKinney CA, Mohr NM. … Chest Pain in a Rural Hospital. PSNet [internet]. 2018. … Discuss the role of telehealth in rural emergency department chest pain care. … pain presentations, AMI is one of the highest risk causes of
chest pain. … Chest. 2004;126:461-469. [go to PubMed]
9. Burgess DC, Hunt D, Li L, et al.