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41. Evidence Now Fact Sheets - Cholesterol Management (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/cholesterol-pcor.pdf
    November 01, 2016 - The guideline was the result of a collaboration with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI … High Cholesterol, and What You Need To Know About High Blood Cholesterol from the National Heart, Lung … ;129(suppl2):S1–S45. http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/129/25_suppl_2/S1.long • National Heart, Lung … National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health; 2013. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov

42. 72. For the Patient Unwilling To Quit (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide72.html
    October 01, 2014 - Long-term risks : Heart attacks and strokes, lung and other cancers (e.g., larynx, oral cavity, pharynx … Environmental risks : Increased risk of lung cancer and heart disease in spouses; increased risk for

43. Eliminating Preventable Harms During Pediatric Intubation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2025 - Simulation, Advanced Education and Innovation, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Chair, Pediatric Acute Lung … Nishisaki also serves as Chair of the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) Network

44. Halpern, Scott | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumhalp.html
    October 01, 2014 - International Society of Health and Lung Transplantation Junior Faculty Award, 2008. … Member of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Pulmonary Complications of Sickle Cell Disease

45. PowerPoint Presentation
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-RTI-slides.pptx
    June 01, 2021 - 74% neutrophils Elderly woman, appears fatigued Coughing intermittently Few crackles at base of left lung … Chest x ray: hazy infiltrate left lower lobe 5 First Steps: Physical exam with vital signs, lung exam … Pneumonia Acute Bronchitis Definition: Self-limited inflammation of bronchi, the large airways of the lung … slightly elevated WBCs Infiltrate on chest x ray unlikely Pneumonia Definition: Infection of the lung … Pneumonia Versus Pneumonitis8 21 Aspiration Pneumonitis Aspiration Pneumonia Pathophysiology Acute lung

46. 217. Helpful Web Sites (All Web sites listed are either government-sponsored organizations or nonprofit foundations) (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide217.html
    October 01, 2014 - American Lung Association: (maintains profiles of state tobacco control activities): www.lungusa.org

47. Assess-Resident-Rti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-RTI-facilitator-guide.docx
    June 01, 2021 - Pneumonia refers to inflammation of lung tissue. … lower respiratory tract airways, about 75 percent of pneumonia cases are caused by bacteria that affect lung … Her lungs are clear on exam, and she is breathing comfortably. … He has a few wheezes on exam in both lungs, but otherwise his exam is normal. … He has bronchitis based on his lung exam 3. He is having a heart failure exacerbation 4.

48. Early Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/early-mobility-icu-slides.html
    February 01, 2017 - sustainably decreased time to onset of active physical therapy intervention in patients with acute lung … sustainably decreased time to onset of active physical therapy intervention in patients with acute lung … Slide 23: 5-Year Sustainability of Time to PT Postacute Lung Injury Diagnosis 8 Post-QI → earlier … sustainably decreased time to onset of active physical therapy intervention in patients with acute lung … sustainably decreased time to onset of active physical therapy intervention in patients with acute lung

49. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cancer | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part2-cancer.html
    June 01, 2018 - screening is recommended in specific populations for four cancers: breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung … cervical and colonoscopy for colorectal) and early detection (mammography for breast and CT scan for lung … or digital rectal exam for prostate cancer screening within the past year Same No Change Lung … Rates among Blacks and Whites were similar for Pap smears, prostate cancer screening, and lung cancer

50. Men: Stay Healthy at 50 (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/healthy-men/men-over-50.pdf
    March 01, 2014 - Lung Cancer. … Talk to your doctor or nurse about getting screened for lung cancer if you are between the ages of … Lung cancer can be detected with low-dose computed tomography (LCT). … For LCT, you lie on a table while a large machine passes over you to scan your lungs.

51. Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Blood Clots (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/bloodclots.pdf
    May 01, 2009 - in your legs, arms, and groin can break loose and move to other parts of your body, including your lungs … A blood clot in your lungs is called a pulmonary embolism (POOL­mo­nar­e EM­bo­liz­em). … A blood clot may have gone to your lungs if you suddenly have: ■ A hard time breathing. … the veins of the legs, arms, or groin Pulmonary embolism A blood clot that has traveled to your lungs

52. Appendix B. Clinical Materials to Share With Primary Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb.html
    December 01, 2013 - If the baby is very fluid sensitive (e.g., chronic lung disease), IV lasix 1 mg/kg immediately after … oxygen at 36 weeks postmenstrual age, with radiographic changes on chest x-ray (bilateral, diffuse hazy lungs … ; interstitial thickening; increased lung inflation). … injury, lung hypoplasia. … Chronic furosemide use improves both oxygenation and lung compliance, but has not decreased length of

53. Appendix B. Clinical Materials to Share With Primary Care Providers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb.html
    December 01, 2013 - If the baby is very fluid sensitive (e.g., chronic lung disease), IV lasix 1 mg/kg immediately after … oxygen at 36 weeks postmenstrual age, with radiographic changes on chest x-ray (bilateral, diffuse hazy lungs … ; interstitial thickening; increased lung inflation). … injury, lung hypoplasia. … Chronic furosemide use improves both oxygenation and lung compliance, but has not decreased length of

54. Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Blood Clots | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/disease/bloodclots.html
    August 01, 2017 - in your legs, arms, and groin can break loose and move to other parts of your body, including your lungs … A blood clot in your lungs is called a pulmonary embolism (POOL-mo-nar-e EM-bo-liz-em). … A blood clot may have gone to your lungs if you suddenly have: A hard time breathing. … veins of the legs, arms, or groin Pulmonary embolism A blood clot that has traveled to your lungs

55. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A, Breastfeeding Your Baby (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apa_breastfeeding.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - ■ Protection against diarrhea, stomach, and lung infections.

56. AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program Is Identifying the Technology To Advance Care Quality, Safety, and Effectiveness | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2023 - individualized benefit and risk information for using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for early detection of lung … Preventative Services Task Force recommends LDCT for lung cancer screening, it is used for less than

57. Final Progress Report: Factors That Enhance Diagnostic Imaging Safety in the Ambulatory Setting (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2025 - assess impact of sociotechnical factors on suboptimal ambulatory diagnostic exam follow-up care for lung … suspicious for lung cancer on CT scan include pulmonary nodules.11 Standardized follow-up of these … cancer.11 Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, second only to lung … National Lung Screening Trial Research T, Aberle DR, Adams AM, et al. … Reduced lung-cancer mortality with low-dose computed tomographic screening. N Engl J Med.

58. Label Health Care Quality Measures in Plain English | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2016 - with expert clinicians and testing with the public: Rate of patients having air leaking out of their lung … How often air leaks out of the patient's lung because someone accidentally punctured it during a medical

59. Effective Treatment Trends and Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/effectivetreatment/trends.html
    June 01, 2018 - Diabetes Hypertension 3.6 Cardiovascular Disease Nervous system problem 3.3   Lung … Fracture/bone/joint injury 2.8 Musculoskeletal Diseases Source: National Heart, Lung … Morbidity & mortality: 2012 chartbook on cardiovascular, lung, and blood diseases.

60. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d4g_pdi09-postoprespfailure-bestpractices.pdf
    May 17, 2016 - To prevent or lessen the risk of developing postoperative respiratory failure, perform lung expansion … o Acute lung disease (status asthmaticus, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, depressed neural … o Lifestyle changes to reduce obesity • Ensure that caregivers recognize the importance of using lung