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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49525/psn-pdf
December 01, 2006 - Agent Description Indication Dosing Comment
Argatroban
Synthetic direct
thrombin
inhibitor
Prophylaxis
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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
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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
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hidden-heparins-hit-happens
March 27, 2024 - Description
Indication
Dosing
Comment
Argatroban
Synthetic direct thrombin inhibitor
Prophylaxis
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/final_feb_2021_spotlight_delay_in_appropriate_dx.pdf
January 01, 2021 - occurs in up to 7% of patients, with 1.3% developing PE
• Despite this increased risk, routine VTE prophylaxis
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/867429/psn-pdf
December 18, 2024 - Antibiotic prophylaxis in unrepaired CSF fistulae.
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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
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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