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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866995/psn-pdf
October 30, 2024 - A Cognitive and Communication Blind Spot Contributes
to Permanent Paralysis
October 30, 2024
Utter GH. A Cognitive and Communication Blind Spot Contributes to Permanent Paralysis. PSNet
[internet]. 2024.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/cognitive-and-communication-blind-spot-contributes-permanent-paralysis
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January 29, 2021 - But See the Patient First
January 29, 2021
Sinigayan VR. But See the Patient First. PSNet [internet]. 2021.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/see-patient-first
The Case
A 55-year-old man with acute myeloid leukemia presented to the emergency department (ED) with a chief
complaint of fever. Five days previously, he …
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October 30, 2024 - Verification Screen That Includes Prominent Patient Photograph Significantly Reduces Errors Caused by Orders Placed in Wrong Chart
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August 01, 2012 - In Conversation With… Nicholas G. Castle, MHA, PhD
August 1, 2012
In Conversation With… Nicholas G. Castle, MHA, PhD. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-nicholas-g-castle-mha-phd
Editor's note: The topic of patient safety in long-term care facilities has not received the attent…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33732/psn-pdf
July 01, 2012 - In Conversation With… David Blumenthal, MD, MPP
July 1, 2012
In Conversation With… David Blumenthal, MD, MPP. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-david-blumenthal-md-mpp
Editor's note: David Blumenthal, MD, MPP, is Chief Health Information and Innovation Officer, Partners
Healt…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49822/psn-pdf
March 01, 2018 - Isolated Clot, Real Error
March 1, 2018
Parks A, Fang MC. Isolated Clot, Real Error. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/isolated-clot-real-error
Case Objectives
Appreciate that errors are common in the management of venous thromboembolism disease.
Describe patients with venous thromboembolism i…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/aspergillus-mediastinitis-endocarditis-pediatric-patient-complicating-cardiac-surgery-and
November 16, 2022 - Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure.
Citation Text:
Partridge E, Dodson D, Reilly M, et al. Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure.. PSNet [inter…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/852698/psn-pdf
August 30, 2023 - The e-Autopsy/e-Biopsy: A Systematic Chart Review to
Increase Safety and Diagnostic Accuracy Innovation
August 30, 2023
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/e-autopsye-biopsy-systematic-chart-review-increase-safety-and-
diagnostic-accuracy
Summary
Addressing diagnostic errors to improve outcomes and patient safety h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49690/psn-pdf
September 01, 2013 - The Pains of Chronic Opioid Usage
September 1, 2013
Manchikanti L, Hirsch JA. The Pains of Chronic Opioid Usage. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pains-chronic-opioid-usage
Case Objectives
Describe the appropriate initial assessment of patients with chronic non-cancer pain.
List the most comm…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weighing-surgical-safety
August 04, 2021 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Weighing In on Surgical Safety
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Brodsky JB, Margarson M. Weighing In on Surgical Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2010.
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April 24, 2024 - Suicide Prevention in an Emergency Department
Population: ED-SAFE
April 24, 2024
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/suicide-prevention-emergency-department-population-ed-safe
Summary
Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, and the 3rd leading cause of death for
people ages 15-24.1 More tha…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/errors-sepsis-management
November 03, 2015 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Errors in Sepsis Management
Citation Text:
Shimabukuro D. Errors in Sepsis Management. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2015.
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May 01, 2012 - The Perils of Cross Coverage
May 1, 2012
Farnan JM, Arora V. The Perils of Cross Coverage. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/perils-cross-coverage
Case Objectives
Explain the recently instituted ACGME duty hour regulations for 2011 as they pertain to handoffs and
care transitions.
Describe ed…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/842919/psn-pdf
February 01, 2023 - Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
February 1, 2023
Zuidema D, Bagley B, Tan CL. Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hospital-acquired-diabetic-ketoacidosis
The Cases
Case #1: A 46-year-old Hindi-speaking resident of a skilled nursing facility (SNF) …
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May 29, 2024 - Reducing Preventable Patient Harm Due to Retained
Surgical Items: The RSI Bundle
May 29, 2024
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/reducing-preventable-patient-harm-due-retained-surgical-items-rsi-bundle
Summary
Retained surgical items (RSIs) cause severe yet preventable patient harm. RSIs are the most common
catego…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/e-cigarette-explosion-patient-room
March 15, 2023 - E-cigarette Explosion in a Patient Room
Citation Text:
Benowitz NL. E-cigarette Explosion in a Patient Room. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/inadequate-anesthesia-preparation-leading-difficult-intubation-and-severe-hypoxemia
January 29, 2021 - Inadequate Anesthesia Preparation Leading to Difficult Intubation and Severe Hypoxemia
Citation Text:
Bohringer C. Inadequate Anesthesia Preparation Leading to Difficult Intubation and Severe Hypoxemia. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/transfusion-overload
September 23, 2020 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Transfusion Overload
Citation Text:
Patel MS, Carson JL. Transfusion Overload. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2012.
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September 30, 2010 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Novel Drug Misuse
Citation Text:
Angus DC, Milbrandt EB. Novel Drug Misuse. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004.
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April 01, 2018 - When Patients and Providers Speak Different Languages
April 1, 2018
Karliner LS. When Patients and Providers Speak Different Languages. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/when-patients-and-providers-speak-different-languages
Case Objectives
Understand the legal and regulatory obligations to prov…