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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49798/psn-pdf
July 01, 2017 - Pseudo-obstruction But a Real Perforation
July 1, 2017
Paski SC, Dominitz JA. Pseudo-obstruction But a Real Perforation. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pseudo-obstruction-real-perforation
Case Objectives
Recognize acute colonic pseudo-obstruction and implement a medical management plan.
Ide…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.464_slideshow.ppt
January 01, 2019 - Spotlight
Spotlight
Mistaken Attribution, Diagnostic Misstep
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Source and Credits
This presentation is based on the January 2019 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Timothy R. Kreider, MD, PhD, and John Q. Young, MD, MPP, PhD
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33696/psn-pdf
June 01, 2010 - In Conversation with…Pat Croskerry, MD, PhD
June 1, 2010
In Conversation with…Pat Croskerry, MD, PhD. PSNet [internet]. 2010.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withpat-croskerry-md-phd
Editor's note: Pat Croskerry, MD, PhD, is a professor in emergency medicine at Dalhousie University in
Halifax, Nova…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49480/psn-pdf
May 01, 2005 - Diagnosing Diagnostic Mistakes
May 1, 2005
McNutt RA, Abrams RI, Hasler S. Diagnosing Diagnostic Mistakes. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/diagnosing-diagnostic-mistakes
Learning Objectives
Understand the biases that may contribute to overcalling medical errors
Describe the impact of conside…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49642/psn-pdf
December 01, 2011 - Order Interrupted by Text: Multitasking Mishap
December 1, 2011
Halamka J. Order Interrupted by Text: Multitasking Mishap. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/order-interrupted-text-multitasking-mishap
Case Objectives
State the prevalence of mobile devices among clinicians and their common health…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49828/psn-pdf
May 01, 2018 - Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Out-of-Office Test Result
Management
May 1, 2018
Poon EG. Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Out-of-Office Test Result Management. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/out-sight-out-mind-out-office-test-result-management
Case Objectives
Recognize the general responsibilities of…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33744/psn-pdf
February 01, 2013 - In Conversation With… Beverley H. Johnson
February 1, 2013
In Conversation With… Beverley H. Johnson. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-beverley-h-johnson
Editor's note: Beverley H. Johnson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Patient-
and Family-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49699/psn-pdf
February 01, 2014 - Multifactorial Medication Mishap
February 1, 2014
Yang A. Multifactorial Medication Mishap. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/multifactorial-medication-mishap
Case Objectives
Understand the system-based causes of medication errors.
Describe a model for a systems approach to error analysis.
Id…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33805/psn-pdf
April 01, 2016 - In Conversation With… Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP
April 1, 2016
In Conversation With… Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-thomas-j-nasca-md-macp
Editor's note: Dr. Nasca is Chief Executive Officer of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Educat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73302/psn-pdf
May 26, 2021 - In Conversation With... Chris Cebollero, BS, CCEMT-P
May 26, 2021
In Conversation With.. Chris Cebollero, BS, CCEMT-P. PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-chris-cebollero-bs-ccemt-p
Editor’s Note: Chris Cebollero, BS, CCEMT-P, is the President and CEO of Cebollero & Associates
C…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/842923/psn-pdf
February 01, 2023 - Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric
Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest
Closure.
February 1, 2023
Partridge E, Dodson D, Reilly M, et al. Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient
Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure. PSNet [internet]. …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49550/psn-pdf
December 01, 2007 - Deaths Not Foretold: Are Unexpected Deaths Useful
Patient Safety Signals?
December 1, 2007
Shojania KG. Deaths Not Foretold: Are Unexpected Deaths Useful Patient Safety Signals? PSNet
[internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/deaths-not-foretold-are-unexpected-deaths-useful-patient-safety-signals
The Case
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60172/psn-pdf
March 01, 2021 - Verification Screen That Includes Prominent Patient
Photograph Significantly Reduces Errors Caused by
Orders Placed in Wrong Chart
Originally published on June 12, 2020
Last updated on January 11, 2021
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/verification-screen-includes-prominent-patient-photograph-significantly-
reduc…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49573/psn-pdf
January 01, 2009 - Dangerous Shift
November 1, 2008
Patterson ES. Dangerous Shift. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dangerous-shift
Case Objectives
Review the evidence base on erroneous actions related to shift changes.
Understand the limits of standardizing handoffs in preventing errors at shift change.
Expla…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33723/psn-pdf
December 01, 2011 - Implementing a Fall Prevention Program
December 1, 2011
Healey F. Implementing a Fall Prevention Program. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/implementing-fall-prevention-program
Perspective
Throughout the developed world, most hospital beds are occupied by older people, many of whom have
b…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49437/psn-pdf
March 01, 2004 - Crossing the Line
March 1, 2004
Feldman JP, Gould MK. Crossing the Line. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/crossing-line
Case Objectives
Review complications of central venous catheterization
Discuss patient and operator factors that affect complication rates
Describe methods for preventing c…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49672/psn-pdf
January 01, 2013 - The Lung Nodule That Refused To Grow
December 1, 2012
Balekian AA, Gould MK. The Lung Nodule That Refused To Grow. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/lung-nodule-refused-grow
Case Objectives
Define a solitary pulmonary nodule.
Identify the different initial first steps of management.
Identify …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49400/psn-pdf
May 01, 2003 - Central Line Clot
May 1, 2003
Randolph AG. Central Line Clot. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/central-line-clot
Case Objectives
List the complications of central line manipulation
Appreciate the limitations of diagnostic studies for PE in children
Describe modalities for prevention of cathe…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33774/psn-pdf
December 01, 2014 - In Conversation With… Edward Kelley, PhD
December 1, 2014
In Conversation With… Edward Kelley, PhD. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-edward-kelley-phd
Editor's note: Edward Kelley, PhD, is Director of Service Delivery and Safety for the World Health
Organization (WHO). He ha…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49567/psn-pdf
September 01, 2008 - Empiric Steroids: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
September 1, 2008
Harris ED. Empiric Steroids: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/empiric-steroids-good-bad-and-ugly
Case Objectives
Describe appropriate indications for use of steroids.
Appreciate contraindicati…