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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49582/psn-pdf
April 01, 2009 - Appreciate the guidelines to reduce risk of complications from central venous catheters. … Second, PICCs have a lower risk of complications than tunneled central venous lines.(3,4) Third, the … Because more
than 70% of such complications occurred more than 30 days after placement, the authors … Neonatal vascular catheters and their complications. Radiol Clin North Am. 1999;37:1109-
1125. … Complications of vascular catheters in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49796/psn-pdf
June 01, 2017 - Chest Tube Complications
June 1, 2017
Santhosh L, Broaddus C. Chest Tube Complications. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/chest-tube-complications
The Case
A 30-year-old woman with a history … Common complications of chest tube placement are malpositioning and empyema; more unusual
complications … Complications of tube thoracostomy for
acute trauma. Am J Surg. 1980;140:738-741. … Thoracostomy tubes: a comprehensive review of complications
and related topics.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49782/psn-pdf
January 01, 2017 - Complications
were seldom seen in peripheral infusions given for short durations in proximal areas such … When using peripheral vasopressors, clinicians should be prepared for the possibility of complications … .(3) If complications are observed,
the vasopressor infusion should be relocated to another area, and … If extravasation or ischemic complications occur, they can be treated with
administration of phentolamine … Mechanical and infectious complications developing due to central venous catheterizations in the
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December 01, 2019 - People with diabetes often experience several associated medical complications, such as renal disease … This Data Points also examines microvascular and macrovascular complications associated with diabetes … , macrovascular complications, and obesity
Other factors also affected the incidence rate of LEA. … Among those with diabetic foot ulcers, the prevalence of microvascular complications was 45.8 percent … Among those with diabetic foot ulcers, the prevalence of macrovascular complications was 65.9 percent
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45825/psn-pdf
March 25, 2017 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-dilemma-obesity-surgical-patient
Postoperative complications … This analysis of electronic
health record data found that AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators of surgical complications … patient-safety-dilemma-obesity-surgical-patient
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-administrative-data-find-substandard-care-validation-complications-screening-program
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/ward-marcia
January 01, 2023 - Health Information Technology Value in Rural Hospitals
Do postoperative complications … Do postoperative complications vary by hospital teaching status? … Project Name
Health Information Technology Value in Rural Hospitals
Impact of complications … Impact of complications on outcomes following aortic and mitral valve replacements in the United States
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April 12, 2019 - Use of unsolicited patient observations to identify surgeons with increased risk for postoperative complications … 2021
The I-READI quality and safety framework: a health system’s response to airway complications … Association of coworker reports about unprofessional behavior by surgeons with surgical complications … View More
Related Resources
Influence of perioperative handoffs on complications
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August 11, 2021 - August 11, 2021
Effect of using a safety checklist on patient complications after surgery … August 2, 2015
Complications of daytime elective laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed … October 31, 2014
Relationship between occurrence of surgical complications and hospital … Operating Room
Health Care Providers
Health Care Executives and Administrators
Surgery
Surgical Complications
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qualityindicators.ahrq.gov/Downloads/Resources/Presentations/2005/2005AHRQQI_Romano_Selecting_Quality_Measures.ppt
January 01, 2005 - continuum
Medical error
Unavoidable
Complications
Example reviews of PSIs
Multispecialty panels … b Vascular complications were rated as Unclear (-) by surgical panel; multispecialty panel rating is … National trends in PSI rates, 1994-2002
Low-frequency medical complications (0.05-0.5%)
HCUPNet at http … National trends in PSI rates, 1994-2002
High-frequency medical complications (0.5-2.5%)
HCUPNet at http … National trends in PSI rates, 1994-2002
Obstetric complications
HCUPNet at http://www.hcup.ahrq.gov/,
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November 14, 2013 - ultrasound Comparator(s): No use of imaging Outcomes(s): Accuracy of diagnosis, identification of complications … or potential complications
Questions: 1) Which IHs should undergo early evaluation by a specialist … Specific outcomes to consider include reductions in:
Life-threatening complications of IH (i.e. high … output cardiac failure)
Ocular complications (astigmatism, strabismus, amblyopia, ptosis or visual … Unfortunately, a subset of IHs rapidly develops complications that cause pain, functional impairment,
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/diabetes-foot-ulcer-amputation-incidence/research
February 17, 2011 - People with diabetes often experience several associated medical complications, such as renal disease … This Data Points also examines microvascular and macrovascular complications associated with diabetes … , macrovascular complications, and obesity
Other factors also affected the incidence rate of LEA. … Among those with diabetic foot ulcers, the prevalence of microvascular complications was 45.8 percent … Among those with diabetic foot ulcers, the prevalence of macrovascular complications was 65.9 percent
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.14_slideshow.ppt
May 01, 2003 - PowerPoint Presentation
Spotlight Case May 2003
Central Line Complications in an Infant
webmm.ahrq.gov … Complications of Central Line Manipulation
Arrhythmias
Irritation of conduction system by catheter … Part 1: mechanical complications. Intensive Care Med. 2002;28:1-17. … Case (cont.): Central Line Complications
A spiral CT revealed a large central pulmonary emboli. … Venous thromboembolic complications (VTE) in children: first analyses of the Canadian Registry of VTE
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April 04, 2011 - January 6, 2017
Reducing surgical complications. … October 13, 2018
Case study: preventing surgical complications at Baystate Medical Center … December 1, 2010
Use of administrative data to find substandard care: validation of the complications … The Topic
Hospitals
Health Care Providers
Quality and Safety Professionals
Medical Complications … Surgical Complications
View More
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June 01, 2018 - accidentally left in bodyfollowing
injection or immunization, initial
encounter
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catheterization, initial encounter
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catheterization,initial encounter
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unspecified procedure, initial encounter
T81596A Other complications
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July 20, 2016 - Complications were seldom seen in peripheral infusions given for short durations in proximal areas such … When using peripheral vasopressors, clinicians should be prepared for the possibility of complications … .( 3 ) If complications are observed, the vasopressor infusion should be relocated to another area, and … If extravasation or ischemic complications occur, they can be treated with administration of phentolamine … June 16, 2019
WebM&M Cases
Chest Tube Complications
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January 01, 2022 - Developing protocols that enhance appropriate use and reduce complications is critical to ensuring patient … him to pursue this area of research and develop an expertise in the prevention of hospital-acquired complications … improve appropriateness of PICC use; evaluate whether these improvements are associated with fewer complications … ; and identify which aspects of implementation led to the greatest change in appropriateness and complications … In the 50 hospitals testing MAGIC, 98 percent of them are seeing a statistically significant drop in complications
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-chopra.html
January 01, 2022 - Developing protocols that enhance appropriate use and reduce complications is critical to ensuring patient … him to pursue this area of research and develop an expertise in the prevention of hospital-acquired complications … improve appropriateness of PICC use; evaluate whether these improvements are associated with fewer complications … ; and identify which aspects of implementation led to the greatest change in appropriateness and complications … In the 50 hospitals testing MAGIC, 98 percent of them are seeing a statistically significant drop in complications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/predictive-power-trigger-tool-detection-adverse-events-general-surgery-multicenter
September 13, 2023 - Related Resources
WebM&M Cases
Procedure Complications … November 26, 2014
Automated identification of postoperative complications within an electronic … July 3, 2014
A simple surgery with harrowing complications. … Quality and Safety Professionals
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Postoperative Surgical Complications
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49724/psn-pdf
January 01, 2015 - that we are unlikely to ever reach the state of zero complications. … Therefore, it is essential that we develop
systems that rescue patients from surgical complications. … Complications of laparoscopy: a
prospective multicentre observational study. … Complications during the introduction of laparoscopic
cholecystectomy in Norway. … Early relaparoscopy for management of
suspected postoperative complications.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/under_pressure.pdf
January 01, 2023 - conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Identify indications and complications … • Describe the risk factors of tracheostomy complications, specifically tracheal
fistula. … AND
RISK FACTORS OF TRACHEOSTOMY
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Indications, Complications and Risk Factors of Tracheostomy … and Risk Factors of Tracheostomy (3)
• Complications from tracheostomy can occur intraoperatively ( … Mortality associated with tracheostomy complications in the United States: 2007–2016.