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21. Exhibit 3.6. Orthopedic Procedures
    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/factsandfigures/figures/2005/2005_3_6C.jsp
    January 01, 2005 - 43,300 127,400 86,900 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg … 383,500 * 300 17,900 108,900 199,700 56,100 157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … 12.7 4.9 3.9 10.4 34.6 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg … total and partial 11.3 * 0.1 3.0 9.8 16.3 22.3 157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … 2,036 1,354 3,457 2,503 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg

22. A Randomized Trial of Epidural Glucocorticoid Injections for Spinal Stenosis: A Brief Summary of Findings for Clinicians (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2016 - aged 50 years and older who have lumbar central spinal stenosis and associated moderate-to-severe leg … patients reporting lower extremity discomfort and paresthesias while standing or walking and nocturnal “leg … position).1 There is clear evidence that the risk for acquiring LSS and associated lower back and leg … spinal stenosis on magnetic resonance imag- ing or computed tomography, and had moderate-to-severe leg … The sec- ondary outcomes were improvement in function and leg pain at 3 weeks; the pro- portions of

23. Catheter Care and Maintenance Quiz Key | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Leg bags can be used to improve resident comfort, mobility, and/or dignity. … Leg bags can be used to improve resident comfort, mobility and/or dignity. … Leg bags can be concealed under clothing and may assist with optimizing independence with activities … There is no compelling evidence to recommend discontinuing the use of leg bags. … With that said, facilities should perform a risk assessment prior to initiating leg bag use. 8.

24. Catheter-Care-Quiz-Key (doc file)
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    March 01, 2017 - Leg bags can be used to improve resident comfort, mobility, and/or dignity. ☒ True ☐ False ANSWER: True … Leg bags can be used to improve resident comfort, mobility and/or dignity. … Leg bags can be concealed under clothing and may assist with optimizing independence with activities … There is no compelling evidence to recommend discontinuing the use of leg bags. … With that said, facilities should perform a risk assessment prior to initiating leg bag use. 8.

25. Exhibit 3.6. Orthopedic Procedures
    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/factsandfigures/figures/2005/2005_3_6B.jsp
    January 01, 2005 - dislocation of hip and femur 293,800 313,700 6.8 157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … toe) 118,300 124,500 5.3 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg … fracture or dislocation of hip and femur 6,034 7,643   157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … or toe) 3,096 3,510   147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg

26. Appendix D. Falls Engineer Instructions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2017 - Some wheels have leg lock pads ( Figure 3 ) with a leg lock assembly. … Measure the end of the walker legs so that you purchase the right size rubber tip. … Cut out or drill a section at either end for chair legs. … Find out from the therapist how many inches you need to remove from the chair legs. … Square Leg Riser Figure 18. Round Leg Riser Figure 19. Brace Style Riser Figure 20.

27. Exercise Handouts w/ Drawings (pdf file)
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    July 18, 2023 - Stand on one leg and try to hold the position for 10 seconds. … Turn, face the other way, and repeat with your other leg. 1. 2. 3. 4. … Standing Exercises Sit to Stand (do this 5 to 10 times)A Heel Lift (do this 5 to 10 times)B One Leg … Stand (do this 5 to 10 times per leg)C Adapted from the Otago Exercise Program.

28. Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2018 - Seven Things You Should Know About Urinary Leg Bags infographic   ( PDF , 441 KB) A tool to highlight … the use of and care for leg bags in a long-term care environment. … Leg Bag Frequently Asked Questions ( Word , 291 KB) The answers to these frequently asked questions

29. Venous-Ulcers-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2014 - : A Comparative Effectiveness Review of Treatment Modalities Executive Summary Background Venous leg … Venous leg ulcer: incidence and prevalence in the elderly. … The effect of amelogenins (Xelma) on hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers. … Evaluating a superabsorbent hydropolymer dressing for exuding venous leg ulcers. … Topical treatment of non- healing venous leg ulcers by cellulose membrane.

30. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    September 13, 2012 - Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review Background Venous leg ulcers are extremely … • We will include studies of patients with chronic venous leg ulcers. … ulcer”[tiab] OR “leg ulcers”[tiab] OR “leg ulceration”[tiab] 4478 #9 “venous ulcer”[tiab] OR “venous … ulcer”[tiab] OR “leg ulcers”[tiab] OR “leg ulceration”[tiab] 4484 #9 “venous ulcer”[tiab] OR “venous … ulcer”[tiab] OR “leg ulcers”[tiab] OR “leg ulceration”[tiab] 4488 #9 “venous ulcer”[tiab] OR “venous

31. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    April 24, 2024 - Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg Fracture. … Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg Fracture. … Over the next 12 hours, the patient’s leg pain worsened, and the leg became quite swollen. … Acute compartment syndrome of the leg. J Orthop Trauma. 2017;31(Suppl 3):S17-S18. … Interobserver variability in the measurement of lower leg compartment pressures.

32. Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2023 - The nurse also notices that the patient’s urinary catheter isn’t secured to her leg. … The nurse failed to use a securement device to attach the catheter to the patient’s leg. … Not attaching the catheter to the leg can lead to urethral irritation. … Ramirez, I can show you how I apply a securement device on the tubing and secure it to her leg. … The nurse places the securement device on the patient’s leg, making sure to show the transporter how

33. Catheter Care and Maintenance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Slide 6: Leg Bags and Bath Basins 7-10 * Leg Bags Residents sometimes prefer leg bags, which … can improve mobility and dignity Leg bag care and changing should be done per your facility's policy … The outside of the leg bag and the leg straps should be— Wiped down during routine, daily bathing … team reviewed the literature, and while there is a general lack of research and evidence surrounding leg … kinking and becoming obstructed Do keep catheter systems closed when using urine collection bags or leg

34. Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment: Future Research Needs | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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35. Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures | PSNet
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    November 27, 2019 - Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures Citation … Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures. … Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures. … In this case, it appears that the CXR was not obtained until after the patient’s leg was x-rayed and … Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures.

36. Preventing-Cauti-Icu-Setting-Module 2-Speaker-Notes (doc file)
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    September 01, 2015 - The nurse also notices that the patient’s urinary catheter isn’t secured to her leg. … The nurse failed to use a securement device to attach the catheter to the patient’s leg. … Not attaching the catheter to the leg can lead to urethral irritation. 3. … Ramirez, I can show you how I apply a securement device on the tubing and secure it to her leg. … The nurse places the securement device on the patient’s leg, making sure to show the transporter how

37. Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitationi (HYCR) Tools and Resources Guide (pdf file)
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    June 02, 2025 - CALF STRETCH Stand in front of a wall with one leg forward and one leg back, toes pointing forward … inches behind your active leg. … Position your feet with a wide stance, bend your legs and keep your back and head straight. … Stagger your legs, with one leg in front. … It is important to work your Arms and Legs individually to improve isolation of the muscles, and increase

38. A case of adverse drug reaction induced by dispensing error. | PSNet
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    August 17, 2022 - J Forensic Leg Med. 2012;19(8):497-8. doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2012.04.026. … J Forensic Leg Med . 2012; 19 (8) :497-8 . View more articles from the same authors. … J Forensic Leg Med. 2012;19(8):497-8. doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2012.04.026.

39. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2010 - 8-13-10 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Treatment of restless legs … Nomination Summary: The nominator questions whether there are any effective treatments for restless legs … Staff-Generated PICO Population(s): Patients with restless legs syndrome Intervention(s): Dopaminergic … )  Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible … inactivity, particularly in the evening, and can be described as burning, itching, Treatment of Restless Legs

40. 074-Dec-Patient-Instructions-Cloth (doc file)
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    October 01, 2024 - Shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, then armpits Abdomen, then groin Right leg, foot, & toes Left leg