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261. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 30, 2023 - linking health literacy to the quality domains of patient safety, patient-centered care, and equitable treatment … such as being able to understand spoken information, describe symptoms and side effects, negotiate treatment … psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hospital-acquired-diabetic-ketoacidosis https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/duplicate-therapies-retail-pharmacy … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/duplicate-therapies-retail-pharmacy https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#4 https:/ … example, ask patients how they will take their medication tomorrow or how they will explain their treatment

262. The Perils of Contrast Media | PSNet
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     March 01, 2007 - life expectancy has resulted in a growing elderly population with comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes … should understand the etiology of and risk factors for CIAKI and harness evidence-based prophylactic and therapeutic … In emergency situations, prolonged debates are inappropriate; prompt action and definitive treatment … The recognized nephroprotective measures can all be administered after the appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic … key risk factors for CIAKI including hypotension, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes

263. It's Sarah, Not Stephen! | PSNet
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     January 01, 2015 - In addition, the majority of US health insurers do not cover hormone replacement therapy or sexual reassignment … In general, transgender persons who have not undergone gender-affirmative surgeries or used hormonal therapy … However, for those patients who have undergone surgery or hormonal treatments, screening recommendations … Endocrine treatment of transsexual people: a review of treatment regimens, outcomes, and adverse effects … WebM&M Cases Inpatient Stroke Management in an Adolescent with Type 1 Diabetes

264. Errors in Sepsis Management | PSNet
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     November 03, 2015 - illness progressed and in discussions with her family, the decision was made to withdraw life-sustaining therapies … The earlier a patient with severe sepsis is identified, the earlier therapy can be started. … Rivers E, Nguyen B, Havstad S, et al; Early Goal-Directed Therapy Collaborative Group. … Early goal-directed therapy in the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock. … cell (WBC) count > 12 x 10 9 /L or 9/L Hyperglycemia (glucose > 7.78 mmol/L) in the absence of diabetes

265. Delirium or Dementia? | PSNet
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     September 27, 2023 - past medical history included cataract surgery, hypertension controlled with medications, and type 2 diabetes … Because of the associated morbidity and mortality, multiple causative pathways and treatments may need … It is unclear why further workup or treatment was not pursued in this case. … The treatment of delirium is to identify and remedy the underlying causes. … Provision of care, treatment, and services. Standards 11.10-100.

266. A Room Without Orders | PSNet
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     September 01, 2011 - The Case A 56-year-old man with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and diabetes mellitus was admitted to … Physician requesting admission provides clear instructions to the patient about the treatment plan (e.g … Oncoming nurse rounds on new patients and reviews treatment plan. … Direct communication with the outpatient provider helps the admitting physician clarify the treatment … Pre-completed admission order sets for planned admissions for procedures and scheduled treatments such

267. Spinal Epidural Abscess | PSNet
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     November 13, 2019 - She was referred for physical therapy and prescribed a muscle relaxant, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory … The most common risk factors for SEA are diabetes mellitus, intravenous drug use, trauma, and alcohol … Delayed diagnosis and treatments frequently lead to permanent neurological deficits or even death. … Spinal epidural abscess: the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. … November 18, 2020 Improving administration and documentation of enteral nutrition support therapy

268. Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia After Acute Coronary Syndromes: Recognizing High-Risk Patients | PSNet
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     September 20, 2011 - The Case A 51-year-old woman with coronary artery disease, diabetes, and hypertension was admitted … In the absence of prior sustained ventricular arrhythmias, antiarrhythmic therapy is not indicated for … the treatment of NSVT. … In fact, prophylactic antiarrhythmic therapy following ACS has been associated with harm.( 6 ) … September 20, 2011 Excess dosing of antiplatelet and antithrombin agents in the treatment

269. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2005 - Although she had no history of diabetes, her glucose level on admission was nearly 300 mg/dL. … Along with initial treatment, the admitting physician prescribed once-daily insulin (glargine) and ordered … The patient ruled out for a myocardial infarction, and her COPD exacerbation improved after initial treatment … transferred to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) for continued observation and intensive respiratory treatments … forgotten-med who performed the glucose checks and would have administered the sliding-scale insulin therapy

270. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 15, 2025 - importance of including the patient as a partner and ensuring that patients understand their illnesses and treatments … For example, a patient with diabetes must measure her own blood sugars and perhaps adjust https://psnet.ahrq.gov

271. Too Hot For Comfort | PSNet
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     May 19, 2015 - as a treatment option remains common in clinical practice. … demonstrates that this treatment does carry risks. … populations-especially children, the elderly, and those with insensate skin, chronic medical conditions (such as diabetes … In other words, thermal therapy has a relatively narrow therapeutic window-the difference between a " … It is time that the use of unregulated local heat therapy disappeared from the therapeutic armamentarium

272. Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Surveillance and Pharmacist Counseling | PSNet
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     June 28, 2023 - of the selected target medications used to treat four common primary care conditions: hypertension, diabetes … innovation team identified eligible patients with a newly prescribed medication to treat hypertension, diabetes … Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Health Information Technology, Center for Education and Research of Therapeutics … impact of pharmacological/pharmaceutical care on medication safety and patient-reported outcomes during treatment

273. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2009 - past medical history included cataract surgery, hypertension controlled with medications, and type 2 diabetes … Because of the associated morbidity and mortality, multiple causative pathways and treatments may need … It is unclear why further workup or treatment was not pursued in this case. … The treatment of delirium is to identify and remedy the underlying causes. … Provision of care, treatment, and services. Standards 11.10-100.

274. Triaging Interhospital Transfers | PSNet
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     April 12, 2023 - The Case A 63-year-old man with a history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes was … Existing legislation, known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), dictates that … with necessary therapy for severely ill patients awaiting transfer. … , the physician requested transfer of the patient for dermatologic and critical care evaluation and treatment … Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA). Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

275. Always Check the Muscle Twitch: Residual Neuromuscular Block After Removal of a Gastric Balloon | PSNet
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     January 29, 2021 - patient in this case presumably received an intragastric balloon as a temporary and minimally invasive therapy … Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol . 2019;7(3):231-240. [ Free full text ] Nianogo RA, Arah OA. … Forecasting obesity and type 2 diabetes incidence and burden: the ViLA-Obesity Simulation Model. … The role of a deep neuromuscular block in the treatment of mandibular subcondylar fractures. … Onset and duration of action of rocuronium in children receiving chronic anticonvulsant therapy.

276. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2019 - 82-year-old man with a past medical history of dementia, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes … Treatment with anticoagulation was initiated. … , cardiology, anesthesiology, nursing, case management, social work, and physical and occupational therapy … Improved treatment for patients with hip fracture often requires a major cultural change within the

277. Emergent Triage Miss | PSNet
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     March 06, 2015 - She required emergency intubation, a potentially dangerous and high-risk procedure, and aggressive treatment … employ triage : the process of categorizing patients according to severity of illness to determine treatment … infarction patients in one study were found to have delays in electrocardiogram acquisition and reperfusion therapy … For example, if treatment areas are full and patients backed up in the waiting room, triage nurses may … WebM&M Cases Inpatient Stroke Management in an Adolescent with Type 1 Diabetes

278. Spotlight (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2022 - medical history of morbid obesity, hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (stage 3), diabetes … drug class, opioids are associated with wide interindividual variability in response and a narrow therapeutic … – Treatment modalities that incorporate non-pharmacologic therapy, ice/heat, elevation, and physical … A comparison of long- and short-acting opioids for the treatment of chronic noncancer pain: tailoring … therapy to meet patient needs.

279. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 27, 2024 - navigating-chaos-fatal-iatrogenic-liver-injury-patient-admitted-leg-fractures The Case A 60-year-old woman with a history of diabetes … Despite this treatment, she remained hemodynamically unstable with declining neurological function; … , MD The management of severely injured patients requires complex decisions to be made quickly and treatment … A pelvis x-ray can identify patterns of pelvic fractures that may need massive transfusion and/or treatment … extravasation, interventional radiology with angiographic intervention can be an invaluable diagnostic and therapeutic

280. Complications of Vascular Access Procedures in Patients with Kidney Disease | PSNet
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     November 15, 2023 - Patient 3: A 47-year-old woman with ESRD, cardiac sarcoidosis, and type 2 diabetes mellitus presented … vascular access so that large amounts of blood can flow continuously through the dialysis machine during treatments … Clinical therapeutics. 1997 May 1;19(3):405-19. [ go to PubMed ] 6. … Review of evolving etiologies, implications and treatment strategies for the superior vena cava syndrome … Pharmacomechanical thrombolysis for the treatment of thrombosed native arteriovenous fistula: a single-center