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61. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    August 24, 2022 - Preventing patient positioning injuries in the nonoperating room setting. … Preventing patient positioning injuries in the nonoperating room setting. … pressure injuries are considered a never event. … This review presents strategies to prevent pressure injuries in the nonoperating room anesthesia (NORA … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-patient-positioning-injuries-nonoperating-room-setting https:

62. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2017 - Use of vasopressors to raise blood pressure and improve perfusion in fluid refractory shock is considered … standard of care (1), with vasopressors generally titrated to achieve a mean arterial pressure of 65 … Vasopressor medications achieve their desired effects on blood pressure through powerful vasoconstriction … of 49 hours (± 22 hours).( 4) While 2% of patients experienced vasopressor extravasation, no tissue injuries … Management of extravasation injuries: a focused evaluation of noncytotoxic medications.

63. 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

64. 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. … in a motorcycle crash, including head trauma, chest injuries, and spinal fractures. … A head CT scan was read as normal and he was diagnosed with a minor head injury and discharged without … 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

65. Underreporting of quality measures and associated facility characteristics and racial disparities in US nursing home ratings. | PSNet
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    August 09, 2023 - and pressure ulcers ). … August 9, 2023 Accuracy of pressure ulcer events in US nursing home ratings. … August 24, 2022 Assessment of nursing home reporting of major injury falls for quality … September 14, 2022 Accuracy of pressure ulcer events in US nursing home ratings. … July 15, 2020 Assessment of nursing home reporting of major injury falls for quality

66. The effect of bedrails on falls and injury: a systematic review of clinical studies. | PSNet
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    March 15, 2016 - The effect of bedrails on falls and injury: a systematic review of clinical studies. … that outdated design and incorrect assembly, rather than bedrails themselves, contributed to such injuries … The effect of bedrails on falls and injury: a systematic review of clinical studies. … Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes - falls, pressure … injuries and medication administration errors: an integrative review.

67. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    June 07, 2023 - characteristics and reporting patterns for two measures of nursing home care quality (falls with major injury … and pressure ulcers). … does-nursing-home-compare-reflect-patient-safety-nursing-homes https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-nursing-home-reporting-major-injury-falls-quality-measurement-nursing-home-compare … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/accuracy-pressure-ulcer-events-us-nursing-home-ratings

68. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    June 09, 2021 - Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes - falls, pressure … injuries and medication administration errors: an integrative review. … shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes—falls, pressure injuries … identify which nursing handover interventions result in improved patient outcomes (i.e., patient falls, pressure … injuries, medication administration errors).

69. Ventricular Wall Injury during a Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization | PSNet
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    September 01, 2012 - Left ventricular pressures can be measured with a catheter advanced across the aortic valve. … instance, the operator was falsely reassured by the presence of a normal pressure reading, suggesting … that the tip of the catheter was not against the wall, when in fact, the pressure sensor was likely … Radiology technologists and nurses, who should be reviewing images and pressures during the case, can … Immediate recognition of iatrogenic injuries during cardiac catheterization enables more timely and effective

70. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 26, 2021 - norepinephrine-dosing-error-associated-multiple-health-system- vulnerabilities The Case A 65-year-old man presented to a Level III trauma … The patient was then transferred to a Level I trauma center that could provide a higher level of care … that results in wide fluctuation of blood pressure. … The combination of a supraphysiologic blood pressure target and the patient’s altered blood pressure … ’s spinal cord injury.

71. Preventing patient positioning injuries in the nonoperating room setting. | PSNet
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    November 21, 2012 - Commentary Preventing patient positioning injuries in the nonoperating room setting … Preventing patient positioning injuries in the nonoperating room setting. … Hospital-acquired pressure injuries are considered a never event . … This review presents strategies to prevent pressure injuries in the nonoperating room anesthesia (NORA … Preventing patient positioning injuries in the nonoperating room setting.

72. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    January 12, 2022 - Or they were used to a certain type of protective foam to prevent pressure injuries and now they must … With regard to pressure injuries for patients in the prone position, staff had to think about how to … We saw pressure injuries and as soon as these events occurred, we saw staff problem-solving and doing … The other thing that we saw related to pressure injuries was a type of skin lesion the National Pressure … COVID skin looks very much like deep tissue injury, or other types of pressure injury, but is actually

73. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    June 08, 2011 - From research to practice: factors affecting implementation of prospective targeted injury-detection … From research to practice: factors affecting implementation of prospective targeted injury-detection … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/research-practice-factors-affecting-implementation-prospective-targeted-injury … five hospitals faced in implementing new systems for prospective detection of adverse drug events and pressure … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/research-practice-factors-affecting-implementation-prospective-targeted-injury-detection

74. Norepinephrine Dosing Error Associated with Multiple Health System Vulnerabilities | PSNet
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    November 27, 2019 - The Case A 65-year-old man presented to a Level III trauma center with bilateral lower extremity paralysis … The patient was then transferred to a Level I trauma center that could provide a higher level of care … that results in wide fluctuation of blood pressure. … The combination of a supraphysiologic blood pressure target and the patient’s altered blood pressure … ’s spinal cord injury.

75. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    April 24, 2024 - His left calf was noted to be very tense; the surgeon confirmed elevated compartment pressures and performed … from fractures or crush injuries. … Unless there is an associated arterial injury, compartment pressure is rarely elevated sufficiently … Interobserver variability in the measurement of lower leg compartment pressures. … J Trauma. 2006;60(5):1037-1040. [ Available at] 14.

76. Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg Fracture. | PSNet
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    November 25, 2020 - His left calf was noted to be very tense; the surgeon confirmed elevated compartment pressures and performed … Pain out of proportion to injury severity is a hallmark sign of CS and should have been investigated … from fractures or crush injuries. … Unless there is an associated arterial injury, compartment pressure is rarely elevated sufficiently to … Interobserver variability in the measurement of lower leg compartment pressures.

77. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    June 28, 2023 - Left ventricular pressures can be measured with a catheter advanced across the aortic valve. … instance, the operator was falsely reassured by the presence of a normal pressure reading, suggesting … that the tip of the catheter was not against the wall, when in fact, the pressure sensor was likely … Radiology technologists and nurses, who should be reviewing images and pressures during the case, can … Immediate recognition of iatrogenic injuries during cardiac catheterization enables more timely and

78. Spotlight (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2024 - – In a study of 165 patients undergoing wound exploration after hand laceration, 32% of tendon injuries … with the hand in the same position as it was during the injury. – Wounds should be evaluated for active … • A blood pressure cuff applied proximal to the wound is another option. 19 Hand Examination (5 … ● If a tendon injury cannot be ruled out after wound exploration and functional testing, assume an … Medico-legal risks associated to hand and wrist trauma. World J Crit Care Med. 2022;11(1):40- 47.

79. Spotlight
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    January 01, 2024 - were worse when supine, but nocturnal headaches can be the presenting sign of elevated intracranial pressure … keep patients awake at night should prompt repeat imaging given the concern for elevated intracranial pressure … which allows time for the brain to adapt to tissue displacement and modestly increased intracranial pressure … Incidence of Delayed Intracranial Hemorrhage in Older Patients After Blunt Head Trauma. … Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2018;3(1):e000129.

80. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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    October 01, 2011 - year-old man with insulin-dependent diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease was admitted to a trauma … service after injuries suffered from an assault and battery. … The patient’s injuries included a left shoulder dislocation and a minimally displaced fracture of a thoracic … In reviewing the medical records, the PT noted the initial shoulder injury on admission. … ICU (4) In addition to providing a general assessment, the PT expressed concern that the shoulder injury