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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35704/psn-pdf
    March 28, 2011 - Relationship between patient complaints and surgical complications. … Relationship between patient complaints and surgical complications. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/relationship-between-patient-complaints-and-surgical-complications This … retrospective analysis of nearly 17,000 surgical admissions using administrative data to identify complications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/relationship-between-patient-complaints-and-surgical-complications

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34739/psn-pdf
    February 06, 2018 - Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science. February 6, 2018 Gawande A. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complications-surgeons-notes-imperfect-science In Complications, Gawande … Written for both practitioners and patients, Complications effectively opens up the fascinating, previously … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complications-surgeons-notes-imperfect-science

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    July 03, 2014 - Automated identification of postoperative complications within an electronic medical record using natural … Automated identification of postoperative complications within an electronic medical record using natural … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/automated-identification-postoperative-complications-within-electronic-medical … successful development of algorithms for screening clinicians' notes within EMRs to detect postoperative complications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/automated-identification-postoperative-complications-within-electronic-medical-record-using

  4. Scariest hospital risks. | PSNet

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    September 29, 2017 - This article discusses common medical complications and care failures, and provides an annotated picture … gallery of several hospital complications and how they can be prevented. … July 31, 2012 Medicare study finds teaching hospitals have higher risk of complications

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    September 01, 2007 - The patient subsequently had complications related to the retroperitoneal hematoma, including persistent … prevent, diagnose, and treat these complications are reviewed. … However, numerous potential life- and limb-threatening complications are possible. … , but complications do occur and there should be a good clinical indication for the procedure. … Vascular complications are the most common, although other complications include procedure- associated

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/853443/psn-pdf
    September 13, 2023 - Complications and Errors in Periodontal and Implant Therapy. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complications-and-errors-periodontal-and-implant-therapy Patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/complications-and-errors-periodontal-and-implant-therapy https://psnet.ahrq.gov

  7. Presentation: Program Overview

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    January 01, 2017 - Multicenter evaluation of a novel paradigm for complications of mechanical ventilation. … Multicenter evaluation of a novel paradigm for complications of mechanical ventilation. … Multicenter evaluation of a novel paradigm for complications of mechanical ventilation. … Complications of mechanical ventilation – the CDC’s new surveillance paradigm. … Complications of mechanical ventilation – the CDC’s new surveillance paradigm.

  8. Variation in hospital mortality associated with inpatient surgery. | PSNet

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    August 02, 2015 - patient safety approach to improving surgical outcomes has largely focused on reducing preventable complications … mortality after surgery was also influenced by " failure to rescue "—failure to recognize and treat complications … March 10, 2021 A comprehensive estimation of the costs of 30-day postoperative complications … Room Health Care Providers Quality and Safety Professionals Surgery Postoperative Surgical Complications

  9. A report on 15 years of clinical negligence claims in rhinology. | PSNet

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    November 30, 2011 - Researchers reviewed 65 closed cases that resulted in payouts and found that surgical complications … The most common complaint was failure to recognize or appropriately manage complications. … November 30, 2011 Assessment of healthcare professionals' knowledge of managing emergency complications … See More About The Topic Health Care Providers Risk Managers Otolaryngology Surgical Complications

  10. Delayed Diagnosis and Treatment of an Occult Hemothorax Following Complicated Central Line Insertion Leads to Cardiac Arrest | PSNet

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    April 01, 2008 - It is the responsibility of the proceduralist to look for evidence of early complications associated … Always have a low threshold to look for complications from any procedure. … Central line complications.  … Complications and failures of subclavian-vein catheterization.  … A study of the complications of small bore 'Seldinger' intercostal chest drains. 

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867633/psn-pdf
    February 26, 2025 - failure-rescue-female-patients-undergoing-high-risk-surgery Failure-to-rescue (FTR) refers to the idea that many complications … care are not preventable and that healthcare systems should be able to rapidly identify and treat complications … from 2015 to 2020, researchers found that female patients undergoing high-risk surgeries had rates of complications

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46030/psn-pdf
    March 29, 2017 - Improving surgical complications and patient safety at the nation's largest military hospital: an analysis … Improving Surgical Complications and Patient Safety at the Nation's Largest Military Hospital: An Analysis … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-surgical-complications-and-patient-safety-nations-largest-military … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-surgical-complications-and-patient-safety-nations-largest-military-hospital … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-surgical-complications-and-patient-safety-nations-largest-military-hospital

  13. Medicare study finds teaching hospitals have higher risk of complications; findings disputed. | PSNet

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    June 01, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Medicare study finds teaching hospitals have higher risk of complications … Citation Text: Medicare study finds teaching hospitals have higher risk of complications; findings … Citation Citation Text: Medicare study finds teaching hospitals have higher risk of complications … The Topic Hospitals Patients General Internal Medicine Hospital Medicine Medical Complications

  14. Table 16A: Outcome Indicators by County Socioeconomic Status | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    December 01, 2012 - Median ≤Median >Median ≤Median >Median ≤Median National HCBS Population Short-Term Complications … Injurious Falls 256 436 294 308 436 267 Dually Eligible HCBS Participants Short-Term Complications … Injurious Falls 331 531 376 387 535 342 Medicaid-Only HCBS Participants Short-Term Complications … 2,233 Injurious Falls 48 127 63 70 110 56 I/DD Subpopulation Short-Term Complications … 212 363 233 258 298 234 HCBS Population Aged 18-64 Without I/DD or SMI Short-Term Complications

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72808/psn-pdf
    March 03, 2021 - Medicare cuts payment to 774 hospitals over patient complications. March 3, 2021 Rau J. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medicare-cuts-payment-774-hospitals-over-patient-complications Financial … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medicare-cuts-payment-774-hospitals-over-patient-complications https://psnet.ahrq.gov

  16. Spotlight

    psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/spotlight_case_stable_airway_slides_final.pptx
    January 01, 2024 - this educational activity, participants should be able to: Describe the risk factors of tracheostomy complications … This commentary will discuss tracheostomy function, proper care, and complications, including how tracheostomy … Short term, emergent complications include tube decannulation, tube obstruction, and hemorrhage.4  To … These hand-offs should include a plan for the next tracheostomy change, an explanation of complications … Mortality associated with tracheostomy complications in the United States: 2007–2016.

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39045/psn-pdf
    April 04, 2011 - Risks of complications by attending physicians after performing nighttime procedures. … Risks of Complications by Attending Physicians After Performing Nighttime Procedures. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risks-complications-attending-physicians-after-performing-nighttime- procedures … There was no overall link between fatigue and complications, but the complication rate was increased … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risks-complications-attending-physicians-after-performing-nighttime-procedures

  18. Statistical Brief #113

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    May 01, 2011 - Stays with pregnancy-related complications tended to be longer (2.9 days for non-delivery stays and 2.7 … days for delivery stays) than delivery stays without complications (1.9 days). … Maternal stays with complications were about fifty percent more costly ($4,100 for non-delivery stays … and $3,900 for delivery stays) than delivery stays without complications ($2,600). … 7,500 15.8 28.4 - - - Complications mainly related to pregnancy 404,400 853.7

  19. Effect of surgical safety checklists on pediatric surgical complications in Ontario. | PSNet

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    December 07, 2016 - Study Effect of surgical safety checklists on pediatric surgical complications in … Effect of surgical safety checklists on pediatric surgical complications in Ontario. … Effect of surgical safety checklists on pediatric surgical complications in Ontario. … Topic Operating Room Health Care Providers Pediatrics Pediatric Surgery Surgical Complications

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41585/psn-pdf
    August 08, 2012 - A simple surgery with harrowing complications. August 8, 2012 Miller R. News-Times. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/simple-surgery-harrowing-complications This newspaper article details the … complications and errors a patient experienced following a routine surgery. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/simple-surgery-harrowing-complications
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