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61. The Evolution of Patient Safety in Surgery | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/evolution-patient-safety-surgery
    August 01, 2017 - are often determined by events outside the OR, including whether a patient has received appropriate prophylaxis … technically beautiful operation, but if you did not give them optimal VTE [venous thromboembolism] prophylaxis

62. Spotlight
    psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/final_spotlight_case_open_wound_of_the_elbow_slides_09.19.2024.pptx
    January 01, 2024 - Complications (e.g., cellulitis, abscess, osteomyelitis, fistula, mechanical impairment, etc.) may occur … supports antibiotic administration prior to elective surgical incisions to reduce wound infections (true prophylaxis

63. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866839/psn-pdf
    September 25, 2024 - Complications (e.g., cellulitis, abscess, osteomyelitis, fistula, mechanical impairment, etc.) may occur … supports antibiotic administration prior to elective surgical incisions to reduce wound infections (true prophylaxis

64. Dangerous Dialysis | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dangerous-dialysis
    June 12, 2024 - The patient was tested for HIV and hepatitis viruses and was treated for 3 months with postexposure prophylaxis

65. Errors in Managing an Open Wound of the Elbow Leading to Multiple Complications and Operations | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/errors-managing-open-wound-elbow-leading-multiple-complications-and-operations
    September 27, 2023 - Complications (e.g., cellulitis, abscess, osteomyelitis, fistula, mechanical impairment, etc.) may occur … supports antibiotic administration prior to elective surgical incisions to reduce wound infections (true prophylaxis

66. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49522/psn-pdf
    November 01, 2006 - For example, an initiative designed to increase the use of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis that did

67. Getting a Good Report Card: Unintended Consequences of the Public Reporting of Hospital Quality | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/getting-good-report-card-unintended-consequences-public-reporting-hospital-quality
    October 01, 2004 - For example, an initiative designed to increase the use of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis that did

68. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49525/psn-pdf
    December 01, 2006 - Agent Description Indication Dosing Comment Argatroban Synthetic direct thrombin inhibitor Prophylaxis

69. In Conversation with…David W. Bates, MD, MSc | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withdavid-w-bates-md-msc
    May 01, 2018 - alert regarding a low potassium when prescribing a thiazide diuretic, or the need for gastrointestinal prophylaxis

70. Integrating Multiple Medication Decision Support Systems: How Will We Make It All Work? | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/integrating-multiple-medication-decision-support-systems-how-will-we-make-it-all-work
    May 01, 2008 - alert regarding a low potassium when prescribing a thiazide diuretic, or the need for gastrointestinal prophylaxis

71. Hidden Heparins: HIT Happens | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hidden-heparins-hit-happens
    March 27, 2024 - Description Indication Dosing Comment Argatroban Synthetic direct thrombin inhibitor Prophylaxis

72. Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL Feb 2021 Spotlight_Delay in Appropriate DX.pptx - Read-Only (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2021 - occurs in up to 7% of patients, with 1.3% developing PE • Despite this increased risk, routine VTE prophylaxis

73. Spotlight
    psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/spotlight_case_csf_leak_after_elective_spine_surgery_slides_-_final.pptx
    January 01, 2024 - Antibiotic prophylaxis in unrepaired CSF fistulae. Br J Neurosurg. 1993;7(5):501-505.

74. Delay in Appropriate Diagnosis and Treatment Leading to Death from Pulmonary Embolism | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delay-appropriate-diagnosis-and-treatment-leading-death-pulmonary-embolism
    December 31, 2024 - occurs in up to 7% of patients, with 1.3% developing PE. 3-5 Despite this increased risk, routine VTE prophylaxis

75. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/72739/psn-pdf
    February 10, 2021 - occurs in up to 7% of patients, with 1.3% developing PE. 3-5 Despite this increased risk, routine VTE prophylaxis

76. Management of CSF Leaks After Elective Spine Surgery: Routine Laminectomy Leads to Fatal Discitis and Sepsis | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/management-csf-leaks-after-elective-spine-surgery-routine-laminectomy-leads-fatal-discitis
    March 09, 2022 - Antibiotic prophylaxis in unrepaired CSF fistulae.

77. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867429/psn-pdf
    December 18, 2024 - Antibiotic prophylaxis in unrepaired CSF fistulae.

78. Glossary | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/glossary
    January 01, 2003 - proceeded with optimal adherence to sterile procedures, the patient received appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis … major benefits for an eligible patient (e.g., low-dose unfractionated heparin as venous thromboembolism prophylaxis

79. Glossary | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/glossary-0
    January 01, 2003 - proceeded with optimal adherence to sterile procedures, the patient received appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis … major benefits for an eligible patient (e.g., low-dose unfractionated heparin as venous thromboembolism prophylaxis