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41. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    January 31, 2024 - In a study of 165 patients undergoing wound exploration after hand laceration, 32% of tendon injuries … Explore wounds for evidence of arterial bleeding, foreign body, tendon injury, and arthrotomy. … A blood pressure cuff applied proximal to the wound is another option. … If a tendon injury cannot be ruled out after wound exploration and functional testing, assume an occult … injury exists.

42. Preventing pressure ulcers: the goal is zero. | PSNet
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    September 30, 2010 - Commentary Preventing pressure ulcers: the goal is zero. … Preventing pressure ulcers: the goal is zero. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(10):605-10. … Preventing pressure ulcers: the goal is zero. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2007;33(10):605-10. … October 2, 2024 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall injuries … August 27, 2013 Preventing in-facility pressure ulcers as a patient safety strategy:

43. Accuracy of pressure ulcer events in US nursing home ratings. | PSNet
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    February 05, 2020 - Accuracy of pressure ulcer events in US nursing home ratings. … This study compared seven years of self-reported pressure ulcer data with claims-based data for pressure … Accuracy of pressure ulcer events in US nursing home ratings. … Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Assessment of nursing home reporting of major injury … January 17, 2024 Early identification and evaluation of severe pressure injuries.

44. Are evidence-based practices associated with effective prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in US academic medical centers? | PSNet
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    September 23, 2020 - Are evidence-based practices associated with effective prevention of hospital-acquired pressure … Are Evidence-based Practices Associated With Effective Prevention of Hospital-acquired Pressure Ulcers … Are Evidence-based Practices Associated With Effective Prevention of Hospital-acquired Pressure Ulcers … February 17, 2009 A randomized trial of a multifactorial strategy to prevent serious fall injuries … March 7, 2018 Pressure Injury Prevention in Hospitals Training Program.

45. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    August 26, 2020 - Arguably the most severe complication of digital tourniquets, ischemic injuries, have two principal  … Excessive tourniquet pressures cause ischemic injury by vascular compression, which can lead to intimal … First, the use of a self- made tourniquet likely applied excessive pressure, which caused vascular injury … J Orthop Trauma. 2010 Jun;24(6):387–8.   3. Smith IM, Austin OMB, Knight SL. … J Trauma. 2006 Dec;61(6):1415–8.   15.

46. Success in hospital-acquired pressure ulcer prevention: a tale in two data sets. | PSNet
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    May 17, 2018 - Success In Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer Prevention: A Tale In Two Data Sets. … Success In Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer Prevention: A Tale In Two Data Sets. … July 2, 2019 Differences in the reporting of care-related patient injuries to existing … injury incidence. … injury policy.

47. Are We Safer Today? | PSNet
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    February 26, 2025 - Other important factors are nursing-sensitive events, which include things like pressure injuries and … For example, with pressure injuries, wetness in the bed dramatically increases the risk that somebody … will develop a dangerous pressure injury. … Some of these sensors are expensive, but pressure injuries are extremely expensive. … will take a look at your pressure injuries practices and take steps to improve those.

48. In Conversation with David W. Bates about Are We Safer Today? | PSNet
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    February 26, 2025 - Other important factors are nursing-sensitive events, which include things like pressure injuries and … For example, with pressure injuries, wetness in the bed dramatically increases the risk that somebody … will develop a dangerous pressure injury. … Some of these sensors are expensive, but pressure injuries are extremely expensive. … will take a look at your pressure injuries practices and take steps to improve those.

49. Under Pressure: Tracheostomy Cuff Over Inflation Leading to Tissue Necrosis and Cuff Rupture | PSNet
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    March 15, 2023 - The patient subsequently underwent surgical repair of the tracheal injury. … obstruction (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea; stridor and air hunger due to vocal cord paralysis or neck trauma … intubate, ventilatory support for neuromuscular disease, and as an adjunct to head/neck surgery or trauma … preventable through careful procedural and post-placement care. 6 Patient-related risk factors that affect wound … injuries can occur due to local tissue damage caused by tissue ischemia at high cuff pressures. 15

50. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    December 18, 2024 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consistently reports falls as the leading cause of injury … The World Health Organization reports falls as the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths … A patient fall is defined as “an unplanned descent to the floor with or without injury to the patient … In hospitals, falls with injuries can lead to other adverse outcomes including pressure injuries or … One study found that providing patients at risk for falls with Smart Socks, which contain pressure sensors

51. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    March 06, 2019 - Medical device-related pressure ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. … Medical device-related pressure ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-device-related-pressure-ulcers-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis … Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers are considered never events and represent a significant source of … This systematic review and meta-analysis found a pooled incidence of 12% for pressure injuries related

52. Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL Spotlight Case_Under Pressure.pptx (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2023 - obstruction (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea; stridor and air hunger due to vocal cord paralysis or neck trauma … intubate, ventilatory support for neuromuscular disease, and as an adjunct to head/neck surgery or trauma … fistulas.6,7 – With the use of the Seldinger technique, complications from esophageal or carotid injuries … Indications, Complications and Risk Factors of Tracheostomy (4) • Patient-related risk factors that affect wound … blood flow at cuff pressures over 50 cm H20.15 • Stenosis, fistulas, and other tracheal injuries can

53. Nothing Called Small Surgery | PSNet
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    February 01, 2023 - injury to the skin and soft tissues, and ischemic injury resulting in digital necrosis. … Arguably the most severe complication of digital tourniquets, ischemic injuries, have two principal causes … Excessive tourniquet pressures cause ischemic injury by vascular compression, which can lead to intimal … First, the use of a self-made tourniquet likely applied excessive pressure, which caused vascular injury … J Orthop Trauma. 2010 Jun;24(6):387–8.   Smith IM, Austin OMB, Knight SL.

54. Wound-care teams for preventing and treating pressure ulcers. | PSNet
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    June 05, 2019 - Review Wound-care teams for preventing and treating pressure ulcers. … Wound-care teams for preventing and treating pressure ulcers. … In this systematic review, researchers sought to examine the impact of wound care teams in preventing … Wound-care teams for preventing and treating pressure ulcers. … injury policy.

55. Interactive effects of nurse-experienced time pressure and burnout on patient safety: a cross-sectional survey. | PSNet
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    September 23, 2009 - Study Interactive effects of nurse-experienced time pressure and burnout on patient … Interactive effects of nurse-experienced time pressure and burnout on patient safety: a cross-sectional … The combination of burnout and time pressures appeared to be associated with patient safety risks, … May 9, 2012 Surgeon commitment to trauma care decreases missed injuries. … May 22, 2013 System approach to prevent common bile duct injury and enhance performance

56. CE/MOC Quizzes | PSNet
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    February 26, 2025 - On arrival at the emergency department, she had severely elevated blood pressure and hypoxemia. … A head CT scan was read as normal and he was diagnosed with a minor head injury and discharged without … in a motorcycle crash, including head trauma, chest injuries, and spinal fractures. … The commentary highlights the importance of evaluating patient risk of wound infection and poor wound … healing, the role of imaging modalities to help identify foreign material in wounds, and diligent follow-up

57. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    June 28, 2023 - The patient subsequently underwent surgical repair of the tracheal injury. … obstruction (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea; stridor and air hunger due to vocal cord paralysis or neck trauma … intubate, ventilatory support for neuromuscular disease, and as an adjunct to head/neck surgery or trauma … preventable through careful procedural and post-placement care.6 Patient-related risk factors that affect wound … capillary blood flow at cuff pressures over 50 cm H20.15 Stenosis, fistulas, and other tracheal injuries

58. PSNet Curated Library (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2022 - Learning during crisis: the impact of COVID-19 on hospital-acquired pressure injury incidence. … of health care delivery, including how hospitals prevent common hospital-acquired conditions such as pressure … injuries. … visitation-restrictions-patient-experience-and-safety-outcomes-critical https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/learning-during-crisis-impact-covid-19-hospital-acquired-pressure-injury-incidence

59. Procedural Mishap: Learning Curve? | PSNet
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    April 28, 2021 - The anesthesiologist then noted a rapid decrease in the patient’s blood pressure and increasing tachycardia … , indicating a possible vascular injury. … Pressure was applied and vascular surgery was consulted. … of underreporting of vascular injury. … How can this type of injury be prevented?

60. Surgical robot examined in injuries. | PSNet
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    April 27, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Surgical robot examined in injuries. … Citation Text: Surgical robot examined in injuries. Carreyrou J. … explains that such errors may have been exacerbated by inadequate clinician training and production pressures … Cite Citation Citation Text: Surgical robot examined in injuries