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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/natstats/his95/appcd.htm
February 11, 2011 - Cellulitis and abscess of hand - 6824
12.1.1.5 Cellulitis and abscess of leg … 12.3.1 Decubitus ulcer - 7070
12.3.2 Chronic ulcer of leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/mccchartbook.pdf
April 01, 2014 - NO
353 NERVE ROOT/PLEXUS DIS 4 YES 2 YES
354 MONONEURITIS UPPER LIMB 3 YES -4 NO
355 MONONEURITIS LEG … -3 NO
451 THROMBOPHLEBITIS -3 NO -4 NO
453 OTH VENOUS THROMBOSIS 3 YES -3 NO
454 VARICOSE VEINS, LEG … NO
842 SPRAIN WRIST & HAND -5 NO -5 NO
843 SPRAIN OF HIP & THIGH -5 NO -5 NO
844 SPRAIN OF KNEE & LEG … SUPERFICIAL INJ FOREARM -5 NO -5 NO
915 SUPERFICIAL INJ FINGER -5 NO -5 NO
916 SUPERFICIAL INJ HIP/LEG … CRUSHING INJURY OF TRUNK -3 NO YES
927 CRUSHING INJ UPPER LIMB -3 NO YES
928 CRUSHING INJURY OF LEG
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb87.pdf
March 01, 2010 - For example, for removal of a clot from the arteries of the legs, 57 percent of
weekend admissions and … atheroembolism of
lower extremities: Surgical removal of an obstructing
clot from the arteries of the legs … Brain injury 190 129 61 68% 32%
Poisoning by other medications and drugs 139 99 39 72% 28%
Fracture of leg … 91 28%
Appendectomy (removal of appendix) 429 86 20%
Treatment of fracture or dislocation of leg … injected into the bile duct during surgery 111 30 27%
Treatment of fracture or dislocation of leg
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/diabetes-foot-ulcer-amputation-prevalence_research.pdf
February 01, 2011 - did not include outpatient care or chronic care facilities, may
have counted individuals with venous leg … The
yearly prevalence of LEA (all or part of
a leg or foot) in the subpopulation of
Medicare FFS beneficiaries … Any
beneficiary with diabetes as defined above and a venous leg ulcer code, another
common chronic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-manchester-triage-system-detect-critically-ill-children-emergency-department
October 18, 2023 - WebM&M Cases
Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Both shoulders, arms, and hands
Abdomen, then groin/perineum
Right leg and foot
Left leg and foot
Back
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-basin-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Avoid eyes and ears.
o Both shoulders, arms, and hands
o Abdomen, then groin/perineum
o Right leg and … foot
o Left leg and foot
o Back of neck, back, then buttocks
For all tubes, lines, and drains, clean
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/education-bundles.html
February 01, 2019 - Additional resources include answers to frequently asked questions related to use of and care for leg
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/clifford.pdf
May 29, 2025 - for years had been taking 10 milligrams of baclofen on a regular basis
to treat spasticity in their legs … Spasticity and stiffness in the legs is a common problem with multiple
sclerosis. … More than 10 milligrams
is gonna cause weakness in your legs.
They came to the site.
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/procedure/pc2015.csv
January 01, 2012 - AORTA 4
'3815' THORACIC ENDARTERECTOMY 4
'3816' ABDOMINAL ENDARTERECTOMY 4
'3818' ENDARTERECTOMY LEG … W REPL (Begin 1986) 4
'3846' ABD ARTERY RESEC W REPLA 4
'3847' ABD VEIN RESECT W REPLAC 4
'3848' LEG … ARTERY RESEC W REPLA 4
'3849' LEG VEIN RESECT W REPLAC 4
'3850' VARICOSE V LIGSTRIP NOS 4
'3851' … ARTERY NEC 4
'3889' OCCLUDE LEG VEIN NEC 4
'3891' ARTERIAL CATHETERIZATION 2
'3892' UMBILICAL VEIN … PROSTHESIS NOS 2
'8448' IMPLANT LEG PROSTHESIS 4
'8451' INSERT INTERBODY SPINAL FUSI (Begin 2002)
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49705/psn-pdf
January 01, 2020 - likely due to the delay in making the diagnosis and surgery, the patient still has some
weakness in his legs … www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23400317
Weakness in pyramidal pattern
• Arms: Extensors weaker than flexors
• Legs … bulk and tone
• Pronator drift
• Finger and foot taps
• Extensors in the arms and flexors in the legs
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/cauti-surveillance/review-form.docx
March 01, 2017 - ☐ ☐
Was the drainage/leg bag kept below the level of the bladder?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/duplication-surgical-site-marking
November 18, 2016 - Describing a case of duplicate surgical site markings on a patient's legs, this article reveals how hospital
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/natstats/93drgb.htm
September 01, 1997 - sprain, strain 34,172 0.10 6.70 7,168
& dislocation of upper
arm, lower leg … sprain, strain 37,593 0.11 3.53 4,156
& dislocation of upper
arm, lower leg … sprain, strain 15,467 0.04 2.23 3,905
& dislocation of upper
arm, lower leg
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/natstats/94drgb.htm
September 01, 1997 - strain 36,540 0.11 6.10 7,269
& dislocation of upper
arm, lower leg … strain 34,415 0.10 3.59 4,367
& dislocation of upper
arm, lower leg … strain 12,794 0.04 2.05 4,040
& dislocation of upper
arm, lower leg
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49709/psn-pdf
May 01, 2014 - Without alerting the nurse, the patient tried to get up to use the
restroom, but—because his leg was … mobilization without assistance.(4) Temporary loss of muscle
control reduces proprioception, decreases leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pptx
March 01, 2022 - Both shoulders, arms, and hands
Abdomen, then groin/perineum
Right leg and foot
Left leg and foot
Back
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/training/cbt-bed-bathing.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Avoid eyes and ears.
o Both shoulders, arms, and hands
o Abdomen, then groin/perineum
o Right leg and … foot
o Left leg and foot
o Back of neck, back, then buttocks
For all tubes, lines, and drains, clean
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb31.html
December 01, 2017 - .
___ If leg panel is cracked, split or frayed, replace.
___ If nut to length adjustment hardware is
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psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm-case-studies
March 25, 2025 - (DVT), but on awakening from general anesthesia, the patient complained of severe pain in the right leg … next day the orthopedic on-call team was consulted and diagnosed compartment syndrome of the right leg … The patient required fasciectomy of the right leg and excision of necrotic muscle tissue, with a prolonged