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  1. 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

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    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

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    May 29, 2024 - This commentary will discuss tracheostomy function, proper care, risks and complications, including … Complications of tracheostomy can occur days, months, or even years after placement. … In the short term, emergent complications include tube decannulation, tube obstruction, and hemorrhage … 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.

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    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

  5. Complication rates on weekends and weekdays in US hospitals. | PSNet

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    August 31, 2011 - July 2, 2009 View More See More About The Topic Hospitals Medical Complications … Surgical Complications Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events Error Analysis View

  6. Emergency Department Visits for Children and Young Adults With Diabetes, 2012 (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb203-Emergency-Department-Children-Diabetes.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - In adults, diabetes and related complications account for around $176 billion in direct medical costs … 418,500 71.1 90.4 9.6 With complications 49,200 8.4 71.6 28.4 Uncontrolled No mention of complications … A majority of these visits had complications. … do not suggest that patients with no mention of complications have no complications. … Renal, ophthalmic, and peripheral circulatory complications were the least common diabetes-related complications

  7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    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

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    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

  9. Microsoft PowerPoint - Spotlight Case_The Risks of a Malpositioned Gastrostomy Tube_FINAL.pptx (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2023 -  Recognize common and uncommon complications of PEG tube placement.  Describe possible causes of … Complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. … Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: indications, technique, complications and management. … MDCT evaluation of complications of percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement. … Prevention and management of major complications in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

  10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    November 27, 2019 - Complications of Vascular Access Procedures in Patients with Kidney Disease November 27, 2019 Young … Complications of Vascular Access Procedures in Patients with Kidney Disease. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/complications-vascular-access-procedures-patients-kidney-disease The Cases … Better preoperative screening would have identified this patient as high-risk for complications given … Procedural sedation: a review of sedative agents, monitoring, and management of complications.

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37912/psn-pdf
    September 25, 2008 - Association of a clinical knowledge support system with improved patient safety, reduced complications … Association of a clinical knowledge support system with improved patient safety, reduced complications … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-clinical-knowledge-support-system-improved-patient-safety- reduced-complications … /psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-clinical-knowledge-support-system-improved-patient-safety-reduced-complications … /psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/association-clinical-knowledge-support-system-improved-patient-safety-reduced-complications

  12. Do the AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators flag conditions that are present at the time of hospital admission? | PSNet

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    September 12, 2016 - care by triggering cases for review using administrative data and examining potentially preventable complications … With an increasing focus on withholding payment for complications of care not present on admission … These findings suggest that use of standard PSIs will overstate the number of hospital complications … Association of a clinical knowledge support system with improved patient safety, reduced complications

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49437/psn-pdf
    March 01, 2004 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/crossing-line Case Objectives Review complications of central venous … Several factors increase the risk of mechanical complications during CVC insertion. … Preventing complications of central venous catheterization. … Complications and failures of subclavian- vein catheterization. … Interventions that May Reduce the Risk of Complications 1.

  14. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hospitals Patient Safety Events, 2005 (pdf file)

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    June 01, 2008 - Compared to w higher rates of complications a events for five p indicators; four postoperative c However … , medical and other surgical complications, as well as obstetrical complications, among four racial … ; two related to medical and other surgical complications; and three concerned obstetrical complications … from having an operation (i.e., postoperative complications). … These are referred to as complications or adverse events.

  15. Topics | PSNet

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    March 03, 2025 - topic Interruptions and distractions Go to this topic Medical Complications … MRI safety Go to this topic Nonsurgical Procedural Complications … Go to this topic Intraoperative Complications Go to this topic Retained Surgical … topic Wrong-Site Surgery Go to this topic Postoperative Surgical Complications … Go to this topic Transfusion Complications Go to this topic

  16. Robotic Surgery: Risks vs. Rewards | PSNet

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    October 31, 2023 - Discuss the potential complications directly related to robotic malfunction and the current system for … In addition, the rates of some complications—deep vein thrombosis, wound infections, lymphoceles and … This ideally would lead to improved outcomes and fewer complications. … Preventing perioperative complications of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. … Underreporting of robotic surgery complications. J Healthc Qual. 2015;37:133-138.

  17. Emergency Department Visits for Children and Young Adults With Diabetes, 2012 #203

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb203-Emergency-Department-Children-Diabetes.jsp
    April 01, 2016 - No mention of complications 27,500 4.7 55.5 44.5 With complications 93,400 15.9 … A majority of these visits had complications. … presents different types of complications among diabetes-related ED visits. … do not suggest that patients with no mention of complications have no complications. … Renal, ophthalmic, and peripheral circulatory complications were the least common diabetes-related complications

  18. Comparison of internal medicine and general surgery residents' assessments of risk of postsurgical complications in surgically complex patients. | PSNet

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    September 27, 2017 - Comparison of internal medicine and general surgery residents' assessments of risk of postsurgical complications … Comparison of Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residents' Assessments of Risk of Postsurgical Complications … Comparison of Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residents' Assessments of Risk of Postsurgical Complications … See More About The Topic Hospitals Educators Surgery Postoperative Surgical Complications

  19. 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

  20. In bid for better care, surgery with a warranty. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/bid-better-care-surgery-warranty
    August 05, 2008 - hospital system that offers a flat fee for bypass surgery and a guarantee for follow-up care should complications … December 18, 2013 A simple surgery with harrowing complications. … See More About The Topic Hospitals Patients Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgical Complications
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