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  1. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) NIS Notes

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    September 01, 2008 - abnormal forces of labor 191: Polyhydramnios and other problems of amniotic cavity 192: Umbilical cord complication

  2. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) NRD Notes

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    August 01, 2015 - abnormal forces of labor 191: Polyhydramnios and other problems of amniotic cavity 192: Umbilical cord complication

  3. Antibiotic Audit Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    December 01, 2017 - You can use the materials in the AHRQ Toolkit to Promote Safe Surgery, such as the Surgical Complication

  4. CHIPRA 123: Technical Specifications (pdf file)

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    June 02, 2025 - Maternal Delivery Complication Codes (ICD9) The following are additional ICD9 Codes that should be

  5. CHIPRA 120 Section 2, Technical Specifications (pdf file)

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    June 02, 2025 - Maternal Delivery Complication Codes (ICD9) The following are additional ICD9 Codes that should be

  6. Technical Specifications: High-Risk Deliveries at Facilities with 24/7 In-House Physician Coverage Dedicated to the Obstetrical Service by an Anesthesiologist Who Is Qualified to Provide Obstetrical Anesthesia (pdf file)

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    June 02, 2025 - Maternal  Delivery  Complication  Codes  (ICD9)  The following are additional ICD9 Codes that should

  7. Microsoft PowerPoint - Spotlight Case_Postop Cervical Hematomas_12.15.2022 FINAL.pptx (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2023 - SURGERY: TWO CASES OF POSTOPERATIVE CERVICAL HEMATOMA Two cases highlighting the rare but dangerous complication … Kuhn, MD, MAS 9 BACKGROUND 10 Background (1) • These cases describe the rare but dangerous complication … • To successfully manage this life-threatening complication, appropriate patient, caregiver and clinical … Points (1) 25 • Postoperative hematoma causing airway collapse is a rare but potentially lethal complication … after anterior cervical spine surgery: analysis of the results of risk factors associated with airway complication

  8. Complicating Conditions Associated With Childbirth, by Delivery Method and Payer, 2011 - Statistical Brief #173

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    May 01, 2014 - There were no meaningful differences in overall complication rates by payer for cesarean section deliveries

  9. Complications of Vascular Access Procedures in Patients with Kidney Disease | PSNet

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    November 15, 2023 - Complications of Vascular Access Procedures in Patients with Kidney Disease Citation Text: Young SR, Chen I. Complications of Vascular Access Procedures in Patients with Kidney Disease. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. …

  10. Opioid prescribing patterns and complications in the dermatology Medicare population. | PSNet

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    May 25, 2022 - Study Opioid prescribing patterns and complications in the dermatology Medicare population. Citation Text: Cao S, Karmouta R, Li DG, et al. Opioid Prescribing Patterns and Complications in the Dermatology Medicare Population. JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(3):317-322. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2…

  11. Human error, not communication and systems, underlies surgical complications. | PSNet

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    November 18, 2020 - Study Human error, not communication and systems, underlies surgical complications. Citation Text: Fabri PJ, Zayas-Castro JL. Human error, not communication and systems, underlies surgical complications. Surgery. 2008;144(4):557-63; discussion 563-5. doi:10.1016/j.surg.2008.06.011. C…

  12. Cardiac surgical ICU care: eliminating "preventable" complications. | PSNet

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    August 04, 2021 - Review Cardiac surgical ICU care: eliminating "preventable" complications. Citation Text: Shake JG, Pronovost P, Whitman GJR. Cardiac surgical ICU care: eliminating "preventable" complications. J Card Surg. 2013;28(4):406-13. doi:10.1111/jocs.12124. Copy Citation Format: D…

  13. Identifying and reducing complications after emergency room discharge. | PSNet

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    May 25, 2022 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Identifying and reducing complications after emergency room discharge. Citation Text: Identifying and reducing complications after emergency room discharge. Hofmann PB, Bagian JP. Patient Saf Qual Healthc. February 20, 2017. Copy Citation Save…

  14. Surgical complications: disclosing adverse events and medical errors. | PSNet

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    September 23, 2020 - Commentary Surgical complications: disclosing adverse events and medical errors. Citation Text: Wang AS, Eisen DB. Surgical complications: disclosing adverse events and medical errors. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;68(1):144-6. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2012.09.008. Copy Citation Format: …

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 01, 2006 - the anesthesiologist recommended simple observation of the neck, apparently believing that an airway complication

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 26, 2022 - awakenings, and encouraging mobility.16-19 Approaches to Improving Patient Safety Beyond the direct complication … The underlying cause was a serious complication of a relatively simple procedure that is commonly performed … The impact of the complication was compounded by lapses in communication between nursing staff and other … A case report of esophageal perforation: Complication of nasogastric tube placement.

  17. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)

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    September 01, 2012 - soft-tissue infections Peripheral IV catheter–related bacteremia is rare (0.1% of cases) but can be a serious complication … The patient ultimately recovered and was discharged to home. 11 12 Unfortunate Complication This

  18. Appendix E | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    April 01, 2018 - Environmental Scan of Patient Safety Education and Training Programs Appendix E Previous Page   Table of Contents Environmental Scan of Patient Safety Education and Training Programs Introduction Chapter 1. Environmental Scan Chapter 2. Electronic Searchable Catalog Chapter 3. Qualitative An…

  19. Agitated Delirium Contributes to Missed Testing and Delayed Diagnosis of Gastric Perforation | PSNet

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    June 28, 2023 - awakenings, and encouraging mobility. 16-19 Approaches to Improving Patient Safety Beyond the direct complication … The underlying cause was a serious complication of a relatively simple procedure that is commonly performed … The impact of the complication was compounded by lapses in communication between nursing staff and other … A case report of esophageal perforation: Complication of nasogastric tube placement.

  20. Intraosseous Line Extravasation in a Pediatric Trauma Patient | PSNet

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    September 29, 2021 - significant morbidity can occur if the catheter is not inserted correctly or not removed promptly once a complication … of extravasation inherent to IO lines, it is critical that clinicians and care teams anticipate this complication … Compartment syndrome is a rare but serious complication associated with IO lines. … Intraosseous extravasation complication reports. … Case report of a complication. J Bone Jt Surg . 1993;75(3):428–9. [ Available at ] Spivey WH.
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