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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/mobility/index.html
February 01, 2021 - sponsors to—
Assess the health care experiences of health plan members or patients who have lower-limb … Since many people with lower-limb mobility impairments also have impairments of the upper limb, the administrative
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-194-section-6-table-12.pdf
April 17, 2019 - mental status 780.97
Abnormality of gait 781.2
Lack of coordination 781.3
Transient paralysis of limb
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtool3n.docx
January 01, 2008 - Activity Score
Eye opening
None
1 = Even to supraorbital pressure
To pain
2 = Pain from sternum/limb … command
Spontaneous
4 = Eyes open, not necessarily aware
Motor response
None
1 = To any pain; limbs
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiref.html
April 01, 2018 - Diagnostic value of C-reactive protein and transthyretin in bone infections of the lower limb. … C-reactive protein and transthyretin in early diagnosis of infection after open fractures of the lower limbs … The value of C-reactive protein for postoperative monitoring of lower limb arthroplasty. … C-reactive protein is not a reliable marker of infection in flap reconstructive procedures of lower extremities … Superficial incisional infection in arthroplasty of the lower limb.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/mosaly-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Methods: Physical stressors were quantified using a rapid upper limb assessment tool (RULA). … enhancing work-related postures.1-3
McAtamney and Corlett4 developed an objective method (Rapid Upper Limb … First, the posture of the upper limbs (upper arms, lower arms, wrist posture,
and wrist twist) is determined … RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-
related upper limb disorders. … The physical workload
was measured using Borg CR-10 scale and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA); mental
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-slides.pptx
November 01, 2019 - History and physical exam of chronic critical limb ischemia. In: Critical Limb Ischemia. … potential exposures
Deep venous thrombosis
Skin not generally involved, although can have swelling of the extremity … Antibiotic Use – Acute Care
Cellulitis and SSTI
18
Moment 2: Nonantibiotic Therapy
Elevate the affected extremity … Lower limb cellulitis and its mimics: Part 1. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012;Aug;67(2):163.e1-12.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapg.html
October 01, 2018 - Event47
Fail to suture appropriately
0.001
From Tony
Event473
Pt w/ vascular compromise in limb … in the general population is around 10%, so estimated the prevalence of pt w/ vascular compromise in limb … risk split equally btw Ev 550, 558
Event561
SSI if bug gets to SS (pt w/ vascular compromise in limb … 0.03
From Tony
Event627
Fail to assess, ctrl pre-op and postpone surg (vascular compromise in limb
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/toolkit/postfall-assessment.html
January 01, 2013 - Score
Eye opening
None
1 = Even to supraorbital pressure
To pain
2 = Pain from sternum/limb … command
Spontaneous
4 = Eyes open, not necessarily aware
Motor response
None
1 = To any pain; limbs
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/cellulitis-one-page.docx
November 01, 2019 - edema, serous drainage, itchiness; minimal pain and absence of fever
Treatment
Elevate the affected extremity … Lower limb cellulitis and its mimics: Part 1. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012; Aug;67(2):163.e1-12.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - concern for abscess/phlegmon and physical exam is equivocal
Treatment
Elevate the affected extremity … Lower limb
cellulitis and its mimics: Part 1. J Am Acad
Dermatol. 2012 Aug;67(2):163.e1-12.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxchecklists-5.html
September 01, 2020 - erred only in the execution (e.g., forgetting a step in the preoperative process, marking the wrong limb
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/ta/topicrefinement/home-mechanical-ventilators-refinement.pdf
October 01, 2017 - pressure targeted
ventilation versus volume targeted ventilation), respiratory circuit (such as single-limb … versus double-
limb), presence of a flow sensor, user interface, monitoring capability (such as measured
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/failure-to-rescue-1.pdf
March 01, 2020 - conceptual model for RRSs,
adapted from DeVita et al,8 depicts the relationship between the afferent limb … , in which the event is
detected and a trigger is activated, and the efferent limb, in which a systematic … In this chapter we will be discussing patient monitoring systems as part
of the afferent limb, and RRTs … as part of the efferent limb of the RRS. … “Identifying the
hospitalised patient in crisis”--a consensus conference on the afferent limb of rapid
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/skin-soft-tissue-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - Lymphedema in lower limb. … the allergen
Deep venous thrombosis
Skin not generally involved, although can have swelling of the extremity … Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care
Non-Antibiotic Therapy
Elevate the affected extremity … Lower limb cellulitis and its mimics: Part 1. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012; Aug;67(2):163.e1-12.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallprevention-training/module5/module5_slides_fallprev.pptx
December 03, 2012 - Minor: Bruise, abrasion; needs dressing, ice, limb elevation, topical medications, etc.
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NDNQI … Definitions of Fall Injury
None: No injury
Minor: Resulted in bruise, abrasion; needs dressing, ice, limb
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/mccchartbook.pdf
April 01, 2014 - 351 FACIAL NERVE DISORDERS -5 NO -3 NO
353 NERVE ROOT/PLEXUS DIS 4 YES 2 YES
354 MONONEURITIS UPPER LIMB … YES
753 URINARY SYSTEM ANOMALIES -1 PC 5 YES
754 CONG MUSCULOSKEL DEFORM 2 PC 3 YES
755 OTH CONGEN LIMB … -5 NO
825 FX OF TARSAL/METATARSAL -5 NO -5 NO
826 FRACTURE PHALANGES, FOOT -5 NO -5 NO
827 LOWER LIMB … 921 CONTUSION EYE & ADNEXA -5 NO -5 NO
922 CONTUSION OF TRUNK -5 NO -5 NO
923 CONTUSION OF UPPER LIMB … V46 -5 NO NO
V47 OTH PROBL W INTERNAL ORG -5 NO YES
V48 HEAD/NECK/TRUNK PROBLEMS -5 NO YES
V49 LIMB
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-proc-related-catheter-use-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Urgency
Weak stream
Straining
Nocturia
Performance in predicting POUR following lower limb … Slide 19
Predicting POUR after Lower Limb Arthroplasty
100 consecutive male patients undergoing
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/workshop/module-5/slides.html
September 01, 2017 - Minor: Bruise, abrasion; needs dressing, ice, limb elevation, topical medications, etc. … Definitions of Fall Injury
None: No injury
Minor: Resulted in bruise, abrasion; needs dressing, ice, limb
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtool3o.docx
January 01, 2008 - __Don’t know, remember
__I had a recent lower extremity amputation
__Slipped, tripped
__Got lightheaded … to question 2.5)
__Minor (complaint of pain; requires ice, dressing, cleaning of wound, elevating of limb … Site of Injury
Abrasion/bruise/laceration/hematoma
Bleeding
Pain/difficulty moving extremity
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/taba.4.1.html
December 01, 2017 - Dialysis ( but without Small Kidney or Acute Kidney Failure)
Amputation
Amputation Status, Lower Limb