psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851555/psn-pdf
July 31, 2023 - An abdominal x-ray
confirmed a large amount of stool in the colon with no free air. … Surgical management typically involves
resection of the involved colon with end colostomy. … Use of accurate diagnostic criteria may increase
incidence of stercoral perforation of the colon. … Dis Colon Rectum. 2000;43(7):991-998. [Available at]
3. Mumford JG. Stercoral ulcer. … Stercoral perforation of the colon. Concepts of operative
management.
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49870/psn-pdf
August 10, 2019 - Anemia and Delayed Colon Cancer Diagnosis
August 10, 2019
Pathipati MP, Richter JM. … Anemia and Delayed Colon Cancer Diagnosis. PSNet [internet]. 2019. … The patient had no family history of colon cancer. … In 15% to 30% of cases the
blood loss is from the colon, most often caused by colon cancer, angiodysplasia … or established as a means of screening for colon cancer.
www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/build-ssi-bundle-fac-notes.html
December 01, 2017 - Especially in colon surgery cases, patient with infections stay in the hospital longer, are more likely … This makes colon surgery much riskier for wound infections and other procedures. … So, for example, for colon surgery, cefotetan is used. … Cefoxitin is a SCIP-approved antibiotic for colon prophylaxis. … You can see if you have a lot of colon superficial infections with staph and strep.
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December 01, 2017 - NHSN
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Enrolled … procedures, and NSQIP colon versus NSQIP non-colon procedures. … NHSN colon and non-colon procedures can be
found in Figure 9, Table 14, and Figure 10. … NSQIP Colon and Non-Colon Procedures
SSI rates for the baseline and intervention period for NSQIP colon
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July 01, 2017 - The next step in treatment was colonoscopy with
the goal of decompressing the dilated colon. … He was taken emergently to
the operating room, where he underwent resection of the perforated colon. … Decompression of the colon can be performed
medically or endoscopically. … Colonoscopy is indicated as a treatment when conservative measures fail and the colon remains dilated … To
reduce such risk, it is important to minimally insufflate the colon (if at all).
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December 01, 2017 - Especially in colon surgery cases, patient with infections stay in the hospital longer, are more likely … This makes colon surgery much riskier for wound infections and other procedures. … So, for example, for colon surgery, cefotetan is used. … Cefoxitin is a SCIP-approved antibiotic for colon prophylaxis. … You can see if you have a lot of colon superficial infections with staph and strep.
psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49662/psn-pdf
August 01, 2012 - Wrong Turn through Colon: Misplaced PEG
August 1, 2012
Sorokin R, Conn M. … Wrong Turn through Colon: Misplaced PEG. PSNet [internet]. 2012. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wrong-turn-through-colon-misplaced-peg
The Case
An 87-year-old man was … During a tube check, it was discovered that
the tip of the feeding tube was in the colon and not the … On further investigation, it was determined that a loop of colon was overlying the stomach when the tube
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October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
MRSA Surveillance
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
MRSA Surveillance
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on MRSA Surveillance, which will explain how various approaches to MRSA surveillance help to prevent transmission of MRSA in intensive care u…
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May 01, 2019 - cancer or their colon removed)
Aspirin-use discussions (except women with pre-existing conditions … cancer screening (except women who ever had colon cancer or their colon removed)
Cholesterol screening … cancer screening (except men who ever had colon cancer or their colon removed)
Aspirin-use discussion … Cancer preventive services
Among men ages 50–64, 56.2 percent received colon cancer screening. … cancer screening (except men who ever had colon cancer or their colon removed)
Cholesterol screening
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June 01, 2023 - In the early 1970s, it was assumed that all colon procedures should be preceded by mechanical cleansing … showed that mechanical bowel prep did not reduce the quantity of bacteria found on the mucosa of the colon … The second is from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. … trial titled, Is Mechanical Bowel Preparation Necessary to Reduce Surgical Site Infection Following Colon … This study compares SSI rates following colon surgery when a combination of intravenous antibiotics,
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/colorectal-surgery-preparation_research-protocol.pdf
March 26, 2013 - Some
surgeons have discontinued use of OMBP for right-side colon surgery, but not for left-side colon … For elective right colon surgery?
b. For elective left colon surgery?
c. … Dis Colon Rectum 2011 Dec;54(12):1475-9. PMID: 22067174.
4. … Dis Colon Rectum 2005 Nov;48(11):2117-26. … Dis Colon Rectum 1986 Nov;29(11):699-703. PMID: 3095080.
13.
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October 01, 2024 - AHRQ Safety Program for MRSA Prevention
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
ICU & Non-ICU
Slide Title and Commentary
Slide Number and Slide
The Importance of MRSA Prevention
SAY:
Welcome to this presentation on the Importance of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Prevention. This presentation will ou…