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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49822/psn-pdf
March 01, 2018 - 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.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/stroke-error
February 01, 2016 - 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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/management-SSTI-8x10-pocket-cards.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Transfer to hospital
if consistent with
goals of care;
otherwise treat for
~7 days
• Elevate legs … stockings
• Lotion
Management of Skin and
Soft Tissue Infections
• Wound care
• Elevate legs
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/037-ss-bed-bathing-chg-cloths-protocol.docx
April 01, 2025 - Cloth 4: Right leg, foot, and web spaces.
Cloth 5: Left leg, foot, and web spaces.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pregnant-danger
January 12, 2011 - 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 unremarkable … 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 physician
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/5_TK2_P3T6-Sample_Vignettes_Phase_3_final.pdf
May 01, 2014 - 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
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digital.ahrq.gov/program-overview/research-stories/evaluation-scaling-acceptable-cds-scaled-approach-interoperable
January 01, 2023 - high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a serious condition where a blood clot can develop in the leg … or arm and either dislodge or block leg or arm blood flow, causing serious illness, disability, and
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/factsandfigures/figures/2005/2005_2_10b.jsp
January 01, 2005 - , and trunk
45.1
38.2
3.679
2.207
-15.4%
236
Open wounds of extremities (arms and legs … Skull and face fractures
50.0
52.6
2.963
3.216
5.2%
230
Fracture of lower limb (leg
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
January 31, 2013 - IC is defined as leg muscle discomfort provoked by exertion that is relieved
with rest, while atypical … claudication (also called atypical leg discomfort ) is defined as lower
extremity discomfort that is … KQ 2: In adults with symptomatic PAD (atypical leg symptoms or IC):
a. … Bypass versus
Angioplasty in Severe Ischaemia of the Leg (BASIL) trial in perspective. … ulcer”[MeSH] OR “leg ulcer”[tiab] OR (leg[tiab]
AND ulcer[tiab]) OR “leg ulcers”[tiab] OR (leg[tiab
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/050-sample-script-patient-ed-chg-cloths.docx
April 01, 2025 - Use a new cloth for your right leg and foot, and then another cloth for your left leg and foot.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/changing-system-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - Changing the System
6
Case 1
An 85-year-old nursing home resident develops—
Lethargy
Leg swelling … emergency department for evaluation
EKG changes indicate a recent heart attack
Both of his lower legs … His legs are improved but not better.
They are no longer weeping.
They are still somewhat swollen.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/when-to-order/role-play.html
May 01, 2017 - I think it’s just pulling on her leg.
Dr. Killbug :
You think she’s got leg pain? … She does want the catheter out, as it is tugging on her leg. (SITUATION)
Dr. … She does want the catheter out, as it is tugging on her leg."
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/lumbar-fusion-draft-report-appendix-d.xlsx
January 01, 2019 - ) vs. 3.38 (2.99 to 3.76)
2 years (n=121 vs. 119): 3.67 (3.25 to 4.08) vs. 3.33 (2.92 to 3.74)
NRS leg … Austevoll, 2021 Moderate ZCQ symptom severity
5 year: 2.26 (2.13 to 2.39) vs. 2.43 (2.29 to 2.56)
NRS leg … 2.8) vs. 7.4 (2.6) NR One or two adjacent vertebral levels Pseudoclaudication required in one or both legs … vs. 41/59 (69)
2 level, n (%): 21/60 (35) vs. 18/59 (31) Pseudoclaudication required in one or both legs … B
VAS Leg pain
There was no significant interaction between race (white vs non-white) and treatment
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/041-ss-training-preop-chg-bathing.pptx
April 01, 2025 - 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/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/urine-culturing/whento-order/urine-cultures-key.docx
March 01, 2017 - I think it’s just pulling on her leg.
Dr. Killbug: You think she’s got leg pain? … She does want the catheter out, as it is tugging on her leg. (SITUATION)
Dr. … She does want the catheter out, as it is tugging on her leg.”
· Background – What is the clinical background
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb19.jsp
May 19, 2016 - Hip fractures and leg fractures were the most common fractures, comprising 16.0 percent and 15.0 percent … Specifically, hip fractures and leg fractures were the most common fractures, comprising 16.0 percent … Leg fractures were the most common injury across all age groups, except for patients 65 years and older … Superficial injury, bruise
58,100
3.1%
$4,300
3.0
0.5%
11
Open wounds of arms and legs … Superficial injury, bruise
6
27,800 (4.0%)
Open wounds of arms and legs
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb19.pdf
November 01, 2006 - 52.4 p
fractur
the mo
compr
15.0 p
injury
Intracr
the hig
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pitaliza
was th
($36,9
est ho
Leg … Hip
fractures and leg fractures were the most common fractures,
comprising 16.0 percent and 15.0 percent … Specifically, hip
es and leg fractures were
st common fractures,
ising 16.0 percent and
ercent, … $6,600 3.5 2.7%
10 Superficial injury, bruise 58,100 3.1% $4,300 3.0 0.5%
11 Open wounds of arms and legs … 7 18,400
(2.6%)
Superficial injury, bruise 6 27,800
(4.0%)
Open wounds of arms
and legs
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www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/taba.4.1.html
December 01, 2017 - Hypotension, Excluding Hypotension of Hemodialysis
Deep Vein Phlebitis/Thrombosis and Embolism, Leg … Erythematosus, and Related Conditions
Other and Unspecified Arthropathies and Derangements of Leg
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/booklets/hip-knee-surgery-booklet.pdf
November 01, 2023 - Kneecap
(Patella)
Cartilage
Shin Bone
(Tibia)
Thigh Bone
(Femur)
Meniscus
Right Leg
Hip or Knee … It’s best if your whole leg is supported with pillows. … While just one pillow under
the knee feels comfortable, it can make it harder to straighten your leg … F Do NOT shave your legs or any of the hair by your groin (bikini area). … F Do NOT shave your legs or any of the hair by your groin (bikini area).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/056-nursing-protocol-bathing-cloths.docx
October 01, 2024 - .
· Cloth 4: Right leg, foot, and between toes.
· Cloth 5: Left leg, foot, and between toes.
· Cloth