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41. Mark My Limb | PSNet
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    February 10, 2015 - The Case A patient went to the operating room (OR) for surgery on the lower leg. … Per the Universal Protocol, the surgeon marked the proper leg prior to bringing the patient to the OR … The nurse began to prep the patient's lower leg, but the anesthesiologist felt that something wasn't … The patient had come just minutes away from having surgery on the wrong leg, but no harm occurred. … The correct leg was then prepared, and the patient underwent successful surgery.

42. Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance | 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

43. Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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44. Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2013 - Right leg and foot. Left leg and foot. Back of neck, back and then buttocks.

45. Mechanical Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis with Thromboembolism. | PSNet
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    August 21, 2005 - woman presented to her primary care physician with uncontrolled high blood pressure and a complaint of leg … referred to the emergency department (ED) for urgent computed tomography (CT) imaging of the right leg … By hospital day 3, the right leg became discolored and cold, leaving the patient in extreme discomfort … Two days later, she complained of excruciating pain and more discoloration covering the entire right leg … Her leg was cold and pulseless; her toes appeared to be turning black.

46. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    November 16, 2022 - woman presented to her primary care physician with uncontrolled high blood pressure and a complaint of leg … referred to the emergency department (ED) for urgent computed tomography (CT) imaging of the right leg … By hospital day 3, the right leg became discolored and cold, leaving the patient in extreme discomfort … Two days later, she complained of excruciating pain and more discoloration covering the entire right leg … Her leg was cold and pulseless; her toes appeared to be turning black.

47. Exhibit 2.10. Injuries
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    January 01, 2005 - Fracture of neck of femur (hip fracture) 317.0 12,300 6.3 2.8 230 Fracture of lower limb (leg … Fracture of upper limb (arm) 154.3 8,000 3.2 0.4 236 Open wounds of extremities (arms and legs … of neck of femur (hip fracture) 7.867 195 0.053706 0.070 230 Fracture of lower limb (leg … upper limb (arm) 4.898 212 0.057170 0.037 236 Open wounds of extremities (arms and legs

48. Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2013 - Right leg and foot. Left leg and foot. Back of neck, back and then buttocks.

49. Changing-System-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Slide 6 Case: 1 SAY: One of the residents in your facility develops lethargy, leg swelling, increased … His legs are no longer weeping. His lower extremity swelling is slightly improved. … The redness is also somewhat improved but both of his legs remain swollen and discolored. … In this situation, diuretics, leg elevation, and compression stockings would have likely improved his … red legs.

50. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    December 16, 2004 - psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/mark-my-limb The Case A patient went to the operating room (OR) for surgery on the lower leg … Per the Universal Protocol, the surgeon marked the proper leg prior to bringing the patient to the OR … The nurse began to prep the patient's lower leg, but the anesthesiologist felt that something wasn't … The patient had come just minutes away from having surgery on the wrong leg, but no harm occurred. … The correct leg was then prepared, and the patient underwent successful surgery.

51. Who pays for medical errors? An analysis of adverse event costs, the medical liability system, and incentives for patient safety improvement. | PSNet
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    April 13, 2011 - J Empirical Leg Stud. 2010;4(4):835-860. doi:10.1111/j.1740-1461.2007.00108.x. … J Empirical Leg Stud . 2010; 4 (4) :835-860 . … J Empirical Leg Stud. 2010;4(4):835-860. doi:10.1111/j.1740-1461.2007.00108.x.

52. Back-Pain-Imaging Clinician (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2016 - The primary outcome was disability re- lated to back or leg pain as measured by the modified Roland-Morris … Secondary patient-reported outcomes included average back pain intensity in the past week, average leg … health status, and falls. »» Patients in the early radiograph group had lower numerical scores for leg … However, the difference in leg pain was less than 1 point between groups and was well below any thresh … difference. »» Patients with early MRI/CT, when com- pared with the no early imaging group, reported lower leg

53. Catheter Types and Being Part of the Insertion Team
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    March 01, 2017 - perform a multi-disciplinary risk assessment that addresses the benefits and disadvantages of reusing the leg … If leg drainage bags will be reused, it is important to develop a policy and procedure that includes … the connecting tips are kept covered and clean while being stored Washing the exterior of the bag and leg … 5% acidity), diluted bleach (1:10 ratio) or antimicrobial liquid soap Storing the bag Replacing the leg … resident is in bed don’t have the tubing going up over a pillow, or over a pillow and then under a leg

54. Appendix B7: Wheelchair Seating Assessment (Text Description) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    December 01, 2017 - Scoliosis: __  Mild __  Moderate __  Severe Pelvic Obliquity (low ASIS * ): __  Left __  Right          Leg … __  Full foot plate that extends from heel to toe __  Foot plate adjustment __  Heel loops __  Leg … propulsion with adjustment of other foot plate for nonfunctional foot __  Cushion depth adjustment for full leg

55. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2014 - Motor Leg: The limb is placed in the appropriate position: hold the leg at 30 degrees (always tested … Drift is scored if the leg falls before 5 seconds. … Each limb is tested in turn, beginning with the non-paretic leg. … Left Leg 6b. Right Leg ______ ______ 7. … to stroke is scored as abnormal and the examiner should test as many body areas (arms [not hands], legs

56. Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome: Future Research Needs | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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57. Isolated Clot, Real Error | PSNet
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    December 01, 2013 - On rounds, the team decided to order whole-leg Doppler ultrasounds of both lower extremities looking … A repeat ultrasound of the right leg showed resolution of the thrombosis. … This patient underwent whole-leg ultrasound in the workup of fever, which then revealed a superficial … However, guidelines recommend against obtaining routine whole-leg ultrasound when deep vein thrombosis … Don't obtain whole-leg ultrasound in the routine evaluation of suspected DVT 2.

58. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    March 27, 2024 - Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures March 27, 2024 … Navigating Chaos: Fatal Iatrogenic Liver Injury in a Patient Admitted for Leg Fractures. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/navigating-chaos-fatal-iatrogenic-liver-injury-patient-admitted-leg-fractures … In this case, it appears that the CXR was not obtained until after the patient’s leg was x-rayed and … Empiric MTP based on the patient’s hypotension, active bleeding from her leg wound, and altered mental

59. 5 Tk2 P3T6-Sample Vignettes Phase 3 Final (doc file)
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    June 02, 2025 - transferred to the Emergency Department after a nurse noticed an area on her right ankle and lower leg … The rest of her leg is not remarkable, and her calf is soft, nontender, and not swollen compared to the

60. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2005 - pregnant, presented to the emergency department (ED) in the middle of the night complaining of left leg … Physical examination revealed her left leg was slightly cooler than the right leg but was otherwise … revealed no evidence of deep venous thrombosis, but there appeared to be decreased blood flow to the leg … Ten percent of patients present with isolated leg ischemia as the initial symptom of an aortic dissection … However, in other circumstances, such as presentation with leg pain, the expertise of the emergency