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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49456/psn-pdf
July 12, 2004 - Glucose Roller Coaster
July 1, 2004
Sharpe B. Glucose Roller Coaster. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/glucose-roller-coaster
The Case
A 71-year-old woman with congestive heart failure was admitted to the hospital. Her medical history was
significant for dialysis-dependent, end-stage kidney d…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49542/psn-pdf
August 21, 2007 - Copy and Paste
August 21, 2007
Hersh WR. Copy and Paste. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/copy-and-paste
The Case
A 77-year-old woman was admitted to a teaching hospital with diarrhea and dehydration after completing
her fifth cycle of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Her only relevant past m…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49595/psn-pdf
December 01, 2009 - "Superficial" Report Leads to "Deep" Problem
December 1, 2009
Dhaliwal G. "Superficial" Report Leads to "Deep" Problem. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/superficial-report-leads-deep-problem
The Case
A 35-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) complaining of left foot and an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49826/psn-pdf
April 01, 2018 - Air on the Side of Caution
April 1, 2018
Robertson JM, Pozner CN. Air on the Side of Caution. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/air-side-caution
The Case
A young woman with morbid obesity was scheduled for cardiac catheterization to evaluate shortness of
breath and chest pain. A decision was m…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49812/psn-pdf
November 01, 2017 - Specimen Almost Lost
November 1, 2017
Hehe YK. Specimen Almost Lost. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/specimen-almost-lost
The Case
A 29-year-old woman presented to the hospital with a rash that had spread across her legs and abdomen.
She was admitted to the medicine service for further evalu…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33659/psn-pdf
October 01, 2007 - Making Just Culture a Reality: One Organization's
Approach
October 1, 2007
Page AH. Making Just Culture a Reality: One Organization's Approach. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/making-just-culture-reality-one-organizations-approach
Perspective
We've all been there...something goes wrong,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medication-errors-retail-pharmacies-wrong-patient-wrong-instructions
March 19, 2019 - Medication Errors in Retail Pharmacies: Wrong Patient, Wrong Instructions.
Citation Text:
Li C, Marquez K. Medication Errors in Retail Pharmacies: Wrong Patient, Wrong Instructions.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 202…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pre-analytical-pitfalls-missing-and-mislabeled-specimens
April 18, 2018 - Pre-analytical pitfalls: Missing and mislabeled specimens
Citation Text:
Tran NK, Liu Y. Pre-analytical pitfalls: Missing and mislabeled specimens . PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2020.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withpatrick-s-romano-md-mph
July 10, 2024 - In Conversation with...Patrick S. Romano, MD, MPH
November 1, 2010
Citation Text:
In Conversation with..Patrick S. Romano, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2010.In Conversation with...Patrick S. Romano, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Rese…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/inadequate-anesthesia-preparation-leading-difficult-intubation-and-severe-hypoxemia
January 29, 2021 - Inadequate Anesthesia Preparation Leading to Difficult Intubation and Severe Hypoxemia
Citation Text:
Bohringer C. Inadequate Anesthesia Preparation Leading to Difficult Intubation and Severe Hypoxemia. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/simulation-training
September 15, 2024 - Simulation Training
Citation Text:
Edward JJ, Nichols A, Bakerjian D. Simulation Training. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2023.
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Format:
Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML En…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/Information/Panel
January 01, 2012 - Browse Author Resources
Technical Expert Panel The AHRQ PSNet Technical Expert Panel (TEP) is a distinguished group of healthcare professionals and subject matter experts dedicated to enhancing patient safety within the healthcare industry. They represent a diverse array of backgrounds, …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/open-wider-failure-use-interpreter-results-fractured-teeth-and-hypoxia-during-simple
January 29, 2021 - Open wider: Failure to use an interpreter results in fractured teeth and hypoxia during a simple elective operation.
Citation Text:
Bohringer C, Godoy L. Open wider: Failure to use an interpreter results in fractured teeth and hypoxia during a simple elective operation.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Ag…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/prolonged-dka-pregnancy-case-communication-breakdown
June 28, 2023 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Prolonged DKA in Pregnancy: A Case of Communication Breakdown.
Citation Text:
Marshall S, Boe NM. Prolonged DKA in Pregnancy: A Case of Communication Breakdown.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/multiple-high-risk-events-involving-workflow-wasting-medications-used-anesthesia
August 29, 2021 - Multiple High-Risk Events Involving Workflow for Wasting of Medications Used by Anesthesia
Citation Text:
Nguyen DD, Harper TA, Cello R. Multiple High-Risk Events Involving Workflow for Wasting of Medications Used by Anesthesia. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49519/psn-pdf
September 01, 2006 - Triple Handoff
September 1, 2006
Vidyarthi A. Triple Handoff. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/triple-handoff
Case Objectives
Appreciate the prevalence of handoffs and sign out related errors.
Understand the key elements of a safe and effective written and verbal sign out.
List Kotter’s 8 st…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49648/psn-pdf
March 01, 2012 - Postdischarge Follow-Up Phone Call
March 1, 2012
Mourad M, Rennke S. Postdischarge Follow-Up Phone Call. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/postdischarge-follow-phone-call
Case Objectives
Understand why preventing readmissions through postdischarge phone calls is important.
Describe evidence su…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49855/psn-pdf
March 01, 2019 - Which Line: Ordering Provider or Proceduralist?
March 1, 2019
Blackmore CC. Which Line: Ordering Provider or Proceduralist? PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/which-line-ordering-provider-or-proceduralist
Case Objectives
Review the role of mistake-proofing to block errors from leading to adverse…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73200/psn-pdf
April 28, 2021 - A Sweet Case of Hidden Hydrogen Ions
April 28, 2021
Plante D, Falero A. A Sweet Case of Hidden Hydrogen Ions. PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/sweet-case-hidden-hydrogen-ions
The Case
A?24-year-old, Arabic-speaking?woman?with a history of type 1?diabetes?mellitus, gastroparesis,?and
severe e…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33784/psn-pdf
April 01, 2015 - In Conversation With… David Urbach, MD, MSc
April 1, 2015
In Conversation With… David Urbach, MD, MSc. PSNet [internet]. 2015.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-david-urbach-md-msc
Editor's note: Dr. David Urbach is Professor of Surgery and Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation
at the University…