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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49856/psn-pdf
March 01, 2019 - If there is no cuff leak, it suggests that
laryngeal edema or another type of laryngeal injury has reduced … The ICU decided to implement a standardized protocol for positive pressure weaning trials, which also … mechanical
ventilation: clinical outcome in patients randomized for a 30-min or 120-min trial with pressure … Extubation outcome after spontaneous breathing trials with T-tube or
pressure support ventilation.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/nppv-respiratory-failure_executive.pdf
July 01, 2012 - Continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway
pressure (BPAP) are the two … with
cardiopulmonary arrest or shock, where greater airway
control is required, or those with facial trauma … ventilation; PaCO2 = partial pressure of carbon dioxide in blood;
PaO2 = partial pressure of oxygen … Adult populations where NPPV is
contraindicated, such as cardiopulmonary arrest,
shock, and facial trauma … Role of noninvasive
ventilation in acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome:
a proportion
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-dr-michelle-schreiber-measuring-patient-safety
December 14, 2022 - Falls and pressure ulcers also went up – in skilled nursing facilities, we saw rates of falls causing … major injury increase by 17% and pressure ulcers increase by over 40%. … healthcare-acquired infections, complications, medication safety, safety of the EMR, patient falls with injury … , and pressure injuries. … Did you take someone's blood pressure?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/measuring-patient-safety
December 14, 2022 - Falls and pressure ulcers also went up – in skilled nursing facilities, we saw rates of falls causing … major injury increase by 17% and pressure ulcers increase by over 40%. … healthcare-acquired infections, complications, medication safety, safety of the EMR, patient falls with injury … , and pressure injuries. … Did you take someone's blood pressure?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Singer.pdf
April 01, 2003 - This heightened interest has
increased pressure on hospitals to reduce medical errors. … Increased regulatory and payer pressures have encouraged hospital
leaders to undertake efforts to improve … For example, one consortium participant from a large multihospital
network created an injury graph that … Based on this analysis, she categorized injuries by hospital. … The visual image helped motivate the organization to set system goals for
reducing patient injuries.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/implement-fac-guide.html
July 01, 2023 - Slide 6: Root Causes of Maternal and Perinatal Deaths and Injuries 2004-2012
Say:
Human factors … communication breakdowns are identified as the primary root cause of maternal and perinatal deaths and injuries … Other root causes for maternal and perinatal deaths and injuries are—
Assessment. … Example:
The nurse says to the doctor, "Doctor, the patient's blood pressure is dropping; it is 60/
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0198-fullreport.pdf
November 01, 2019 - These
complications include compromised airway, hypoxia leading to central nervous system (CNS)
injury … • Neurologic signs of increased intracranial pressure. … sedation, moderate and deep sedation carry a greater risk
of airway compromise, hypoxia resulting in CNS injury … These risks include dental trauma;
airway edema (swelling of the windpipe); vocal cord spasm or injury … ; regurgitation of stomach
contents with subsequent aspiration (inhalation) pneumonia; injury
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb2.html
December 01, 2013 - BPD, even in the absence of overt brain injury, is a risk factor for neurodevelopmental delay. … Vent frequently to prevent gas pressure from compromising the seal. … Cuffed: Indicated to prevent chronic aspiration, or when ventilating with high pressures. … Set suction pressure between 80-100 mmHg. … Gastric or esophageal trauma during placement.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb2.html
December 01, 2013 - BPD, even in the absence of overt brain injury, is a risk factor for neurodevelopmental delay. … Vent frequently to prevent gas pressure from compromising the seal. … Cuffed: Indicated to prevent chronic aspiration, or when ventilating with high pressures. … Set suction pressure between 80-100 mmHg. … Gastric or esophageal trauma during placement.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/UXw277rnvJ8e_Dfsh4V3K3
July 26, 2022 - increased physical activity, or decreased sedentary time
among adults without known elevated blood pressure … (high blood pres-
sure stage 1 [systolic blood pressure [SBP] 130 mm Hg or diastolic
blood pressure … behavioral outcome (eg, dietary intake, physical activ-
ity) or report adverse events (eg, serious harm, injury … nificantly different between groups.29-31,48,56,82 Twelve trials
reported the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries … including physical
activity counseling reported generally no
differences in rates of musculoskeletal
injuries
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hospitalscanform.pdf
June 02, 2025 - • “Patient safety” is defined as the avoidance and prevention of patient injuries
or adverse events … Whenever pressure builds up, my supervisor/manager wants us to
work faster, even if it means taking
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hospitalscanform.doc
June 02, 2025 - · “Patient safety” is defined as the avoidance and prevention of patient injuries or adverse events … Whenever pressure builds up, my supervisor/manager wants us to work faster, even if it means taking shortcuts
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digital.ahrq.gov/2020-year-review/research-summary/improving-delivery-health-services-health-systems-level-emerging-research
January 01, 2020 - interactions at the bedside and their effect on nurse-sensitive patient outcomes such as patient falls, pressure … ulcer injuries, and hospital-acquired infections.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hospital/resources/hospscanform.pdf
June 02, 2025 - • “Patient safety” is defined as the avoidance and prevention of patient injuries
or adverse events … Whenever pressure builds up, my supervisor/manager wants us to
work faster, even if it means taking
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/healthy-lifestyle-and-physical-activity-for-cvd-prevention-adults-without-known-risk-factors-behavioral-counseling
July 26, 2022 - adults 18 years or older without known CVD risk factors, which include hypertension or elevated blood pressure … prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors, including smoking, obesity, diabetes, elevated blood pressure … prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors, including smoking, obesity, diabetes, elevated blood pressure … (−0.8 mm Hg [95% CI, −1.30 to −0.31]), diastolic blood pressure (−0.42 mm Hg [95% CI, −080 to −0.04] … intervention participants and control groups on any adverse events, serious adverse events, musculoskeletal injuries
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73103/psn-pdf
March 31, 2021 - On arrival, she was in septic shock with systolic blood pressure in the 80’s. … Common examples include pneumonia, Clostridium difficile infection,
pressure injuries, delirium, and … diarrhea in an incontinent patient with skin breakdown on the “backside” should have raised an
alarm, as wound … The use of a video visit for wound care is possible as skin
and wound tissue can be adequately evaluated … Wesley Valdes, DO
Telehealth and Wound Specialist
Sacramento, CA
wesley.valdes@gmail.com
Garth Utter
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide5/ap2.html
August 01, 2022 - During her procedure, her heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level were monitored. … During a part of the procedure, we became aware that her heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level … First off, right now Mary is stable; her heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level are all in normal … We also don't know right now if she has suffered any injury from what happened, but we will check her
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/facilities/ltc/mgdod3.html
October 01, 2014 - In addition, they should be able to manage injuries that result from falls. … Risk factors are identified, and ways to prevent injury are discussed. … Develop participants' knowledge and skills in preventing falls and fall-related injuries. … He has moderate dementia, and his blood pressure falls when he stands up too fast, making him dizzy. … Paul comes to visit his father after work; he is aware that his father fell yesterday, without injury
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/mcc/mccchartbook.pdf
April 01, 2014 - -4 NO YES
861 HEART & LUNG INJURY -5 NO -4 NO
863 GI TRACT INJURY -4 NO -3 NO
864 LIVER INJURY - … 3 NO -3 NO
869 INTERNAL INJURY NOS -3 NO -3 NO
871 EYEBALL OPEN WOUND -3 NO -4 NO
872 OPEN WOUND OF … OPEN WOUND OF LOWER ARM -5 NO -5 NO
882 OPEN WOUND OF HAND -5 NO -5 NO
883 OPEN WOUND OF FINGER -5 … 893 OPEN WOUND OF TOE -5 NO -5 NO
904 BLOOD VESSEL INJURY NEC -5 NO -4 NO
908 LATE EFF INJURY NEC … TO NERVE NEC/NOS -4 NO -4 NO
958 EARLY COMPLIC OF TRAUMA -4 NO -3 NO
959 INJURY NEC/NOS -4 NO -3 NO
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-11/final_nov_spotlight_case_premature_closing-snycope_11.20.2020-revised.pdf
January 01, 2020 - an episode of dizziness and
syncope when exercising
– Vital signs were notable for systolic blood pressure … with similar episodes of syncope in the preceding months, all
resulting in falls and subsequent head trauma … would have alerted the clinical team to the history of
recurrent syncope with repeated falls and head injuries … neuroimaging before initiating anticoagulation, suggesting that
the clinician initially considered trauma … in acute coronary
syndromes
— ST-segment abnormalities in a patient with a recent history of head
trauma