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41. Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain: A Summary of the Research for Adults (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2016 - � Your low back pain is not caused by: » Injury or pressure on the nerve roots in the spine (radiculopathy … ) » A high-speed injury (such as from a car accident) » Pregnancy » Cancer, an infection, problems … as a chiropractor) or other health care professional uses his or her hands or a device to apply pressure

42. Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Management Interventions fo Hip Fracture (ppt file)
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    May 01, 2011 - also includes bone-anchored [skeletal] traction) performed to stabilize the fractured leg and relieve pressure … practices, and products that are not part of conventional medicine, such as: Acupressure: applying pressure … Acupressure uses applied pressure at body points away from the location of pain to lessen pain. … , which lasts for the duration of injury and healing. … lasts for the duration of injury and healing.

43. Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Management Interventions fo Hip Fracture (ppt file)
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    May 01, 2011 - also includes bone-anchored [skeletal] traction) performed to stabilize the fractured leg and relieve pressure … practices, and products that are not part of conventional medicine, such as: Acupressure: applying pressure … Acupressure uses applied pressure at body points away from the location of pain to lessen pain. … , which lasts for the duration of injury and healing. … lasts for the duration of injury and healing.

44. Functional-Limitations-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1306 (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2013 - dehiscence, conjunctival erosion, retinal detachment, inflammation, and hypotony (low intraocular pressure … manufacturer include optic nerve disease, central artery or vein occlusion, history of retinal detachment or trauma … dehiscence, conjunctival erosion, retinal detachment, inflammation, and hypotony (low intraocular pressure … several experts thought that besides providing psychological benefits, this intervention might improve pressure … neuroassistive technology because it does not tire easily and is generally spared in spinal cord injuries

45. Nppv-Respiratory-Failure Executive (pdf file)
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    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

46. Cer-243-Prehospital-Airway-Management-Appendix-F-1 0 (xls file)
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    January 01, 2016 - Trauma Cardiac vs. … Medical Trauma vs. … Trauma Cardiac vs. … SGA Laryngeal tube disposable (LT-D, sizes 3, 4, and 5) 443 Harms Complications, combined including injuries … of carbon dioxide PaO2 partial pressure of oxygen pCO2 partial pressure of carbon dioxide PCPC

47. Research Protocol: Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: An Update Focused on Monotherapy and Add-On Therapy to Metformin (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2015 - medications (see Table 1) for the intermediate outcomes of hemoglobin A1c, weight, systolic blood pressure … medications (see Table 1) for the intermediate outcomes of hemoglobin A1c, weight, systolic blood pressure … safety of the specified monotherapy FDA-approved diabetes medications (see Table 1) regarding liver injury … Neuropathy • We will include studies addressing the following safety outcomes for KQ3: § Liver injury … than 3 months; and safety outcomes besides hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal side effects, and liver injury

48. Treatments for Fecal Incontinence: A Review of the Research for Adults (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2016 - surgery involving the rectum or anus, or straining often to pass stool. » A spinal cord or brain injury … A tear can be caused by childbirth or injury. … ) Anal sphincter replacement �� Infection ��Sepsis† ��Leaking or other problems with the surgery wound … This could lead to blood clots and leaky blood vessels, very low blood pressure, and damage to your

49. Renal-Artery-Stenosis Surveillance (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2012 - angioplasty with stent placement on long-term clinical outcomes (at least 6 months), including blood pressure … ; however, a smaller decrease in diastolic blood pressure in the revascularization group was observed … medical therapy “There was no significant between- group difference in systolic blood pressure; the … PTA+ stenting Blood Pressure Control: Cured, n (%): 0 vs. 4 (11.1%); p<0.001 Improved, n (%): 33 … hematoma or hemorrhage requiring hospitalization, 5 cases of clinically significant acute kidney injury

50. Wheelchair-Service Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2010 - Adverse events/harms/safety issues (i.e., pressure sores, injuries, need for repairs, need for replacement … , functional and physiologic outcomes, patient satisfaction, use), and harms (i.e., development of pressure … common; includes power seating system a. tilt frame – tilts user backward in seated position to change pressure … points and help prevent pressure ulcers; also to improve seating balance b. reclining – reclining … backrest opens hip angle; for pressure relief, resting, or self- catheterization c. elevating – lifts

51. Nursing-Staff-Shortages-Rapid-Research-Appendix-C (xls file)
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    January 01, 2024 - Indicator QI Quality improvement RN registered nurse SD Standard deviation SOII Survey of Occupational Injuries … California's nurse-to-patient ratio law and occupational injury. … Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers decreased from 26 before the staffing change to 22 after the staffing … LOS also decreased with the addition of nurses for pressure ulcers and postoperative respiratory failure … Tarazi, 2020 Observational with comparison Policy: Medicaid expansion NR Hospitals under financial pressures

52. S50 (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2007 - Practice-Based Evidence for Clinical Practice Improvement in Long-term Care The National Pressure Ulcer … No resident started with a pressure ulcer, but 29% of residents developed one by the end of the 12-week … Interventions identified by regression analyses to be associated with decreased likelihood of pressure … Measuring medical complexity during inpatient rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury. … The National Pressure Ulcer Long-Term Care Study: pressure ulcer development in long-term care residents

53. Draft Comparative Effectiveness Review Appendicies (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2005 - Effects on blood pressure and renal function. … pressure … the various treatment regimens examined were effective for lowering blood pressures in RAS patients … • Renal artery or parenchymal injury during procedure ranged from 1-10%. … various treatment regimens examined were effective for lowering blood pressures in RAS patients

54. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 27 Patient Safety (pdf file)
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    October 19, 2016 - We added this to the intro: Ambulatory providers experience intense time pressure, with current incentives … Again the extreme time pressures seem to be a big factor here and lack of time to both be fully attentive … injuries, patient falls, MRSA, undue radiologic testing (i.e., unnecessary and unwarranted duplicative … Cluttered environments, torn carpets, uneven flooring, exam table injuries (e.g., patients falling off … This also relates to above comments related to pace of work and production pressures.

55. Chronic-urinary-retention-protocol (pdf file)
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    November 19, 2012 - Examples of neurologic causes include spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and … diabetes mellitus.3 Other causes include Fowler’s syndrome in women, trauma, postoperative complications … In men it may also be important to determine whether the retention is high-pressure or low-pressure … retention (detrusor pressure at the end of micturition) as this may affect treatment decisions.4 However … Bladder management for adults with spinal cord Injury: A clinical practice guideline for health-care

56. Alcohol-Misuse-Drug-Therapy Consumer (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2016 - � People with alcohol use disorder also have a higher risk of: »High blood pressure » Liver problems … »Depression, anxiety, or other mental problems »Anemia (a very low number of red blood cells) » Injury … Alcohol use disorder can be a long-term condition, like high blood pressure or asthma.

57. ADHD Medications and Risk of Serious Coronary Heart Disease in Yough and Middle-Aged Adults (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2023 - These agents are known to increase heart rate and blood pressure. Methods. … levels by approximately 2-5 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 1-3 mm Hg. … in the treatment of narcolepsy, obesity, fatigue and for recovery after stroke or traumatic brain injury … Program Research Report Number 36 5 following: alcohol (ETOH)/substance abuse, suicide attempt, injury … During the year prior to baseline, several non-cardiovascular conditions, such as injury and asthma,

58. FRN 27 - Wireless Motility Capsule Versus Other Diagnostic Technologies for Evaluating Gastroparesis and Constipation: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2013 - Utility of colonic pressure (colonic dysmotility) 10 14. … Colonic pressure patterns following meal ingestion. 7 8. … which had already published the results on populations outside of the scope of our review, spinal cord injury … Utility of colonic pressure (colonic dysmotility) 10 14. … which had already published the results on populations outside of the scope of our review, spinal cord injury

59. Wheeled Mobility (Wheelchair) Service Delivery (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - , pressure sores, falls, and accidents), equipment abandonment, and underutilization.9-13 Wheeled … or trauma who will require a wheelchair for mobility beyond a period of rehabilitation).15 The Brief … Adverse events/harms/safety issues (i.e., pressure sores, injuries, need for repairs, need for replacement … Wheelchair related injuries treated in US emergency departments. … problems with wheelchair Wheelchair functionality, seating comfort, pain, occupational performance, pressure

60. Wireless-Motility-Capsule Executive (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2013 - scintigraphy Motility assessment: pressure patterns Low 3 WMC can measure pressure patterns and … measurement of pressure patterns adds to diagnostic accuracy. … (Scintigraphy does not measure pressure patterns.) … .37, 39 A WMC detects pressure patterns, whereas scintigraphy cannot. … technology provides safe and effective assessment of gastrointestinal function in persons with spinal cord injury