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  1. Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Facts | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-fact-sheet.html
    January 01, 2017 - Emerging evidence links protective tidal ventilation to decreased incidence of acute lung injury (ALI … Use at least 5 cm H2O positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). Why wait? … not yet have ARDS and particularly those with risk factors to prevent progressive development of lung injury … Ventilator-associated lung injury in patients without acute lung injury at the onset of mechanical ventilation … What tidal volumes should be used in patients without acute lung injury?

  2. AHRQ's Quality & Patient Safety Programs by Setting: Hospital | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/index.html
    February 01, 2025 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals is a toolkit that assists hospital staff in implementing effective … pressure ulcer prevention practices through an interdisciplinary approach to care. … Pressure Injury Prevention in Hospitals Training Program supports the training of hospital staff on … how to implement AHRQ's Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals Toolkit. … injury prevention.

  3. Final Progress Report: Analysis of Factors Associated With Clinical Checklist Compliance (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/sarcevic-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - , and (4) patients with external injuries. … 1(0-3) 0(1-3) Injury 0(0-2) 0(0-1) External 0.014 0.053 <.001* <.001* 0.92 0.13 No injury 1(0-1.5) … with penetrating injuries and those with a blunt injury. … Of 187 patients, 111 (59.4%) had external injuries. … without external injuries (p<.001, Table 1).

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49524/psn-pdf
    November 01, 2006 - LMA use have been reported.(6) The most common complications include aspiration and unintended local trauma … with LMAs and high peak inspiratory pressures, allowing for inspired gases to insufflate the stomach … LMA use can also lead to injuries secondary to high cuff pressure and volume during prolonged procedures … These increased intra-cuff pressures can cause a significant damage to surrounding tissues. … the pyriform sinus, which is where the recurrent laryngeal nerve enters, rendering it vulnerable to injury

  5. Disposition of Comments Report for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment and Prevention (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pressure-ulcer-prevention_disposition-comments.pdf
    May 08, 2013 - There is no discussion of the spinal cord injury population. … Include Deep Tissue Injury. … There are dressings used on the heels to reduce friction injury and the sacrum to reduce shear, pressure … making the side rail ineffective None of the trials of support surfaces/beds reported risk of falls/injuries … A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence

  6. Too Hot For Comfort | PSNet

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    May 19, 2015 - Commonly used agents that cause severe extravasation injuries include antineoplastic, inotropic, or osmotically … Use to Promote Wound Healing In contrast, the wound healing literature generally supports the use … Treating chronic and acute wounds with warming: review of the science and practice implications. … Local heat increases blood flow and oxygen tension in wounds. Arch Surg. 1987;122:221-225. … March 5, 2025 WebM&M Cases Under Pressure: Tracheostomy

  7. Puh-Assessment (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/puh-assessment.docx
    June 02, 2025 - AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Healing On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment … The On-Time Pressure Ulcer Assessment incorporates elements from the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool … In partial thickness wounds it can occur throughout the wound bed as well as from the wound edges. … In full thickness wounds it occurs from the edges only. … Stage 3 Stage 4 Unstageable Suspected Deep Tissue Injury

  8. 4 Tk2 T1-Medical Care Referral Form (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK2_T1-Medical_Care_Referral_Form.pdf
    May 01, 2014 - Positive culture If yes, positive for:_______________________________ CURRENT VITAL SIGNS Blood pressure … New or increasing pus draining from wound Y N ? New breakdown Y N ? … New or expanding redness around wound Y N ? Pain / tenderness Y N ? Warmth Y N ? … Suspected minor injury Yes No ? Suspected serious injury Yes No ?

  9. ROI for a fall prevention intervention: invest a little, save a lot. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/roi-fall-prevention-intervention-invest-little-save-lot
    September 13, 2017 - Falls and falls with injury are significant sources of morbidity and mortality and can have substantial … This study showed  that after implementing the Fall TIPS program, falls and falls with injury decreased … November 3, 2021 Trauma resuscitation errors and computer-assisted decision support. … Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient outcomes - falls, pressure … injuries and medication administration errors: an integrative review.

  10. Initial Risk Assessment for Immobility-Related Pressuer Ulcer Within 24 Hours of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Admission (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-203-fullreport.pdf
    April 10, 2017 - Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) — “A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying … ulcers are a serious iatrogenic injury. … They may have preexisting wounds or altered skin integrity due to a variety of factors related to their … Are pressure ulcers preventable? A survey of experts. Adv Skin Wound Care 2001; 14(5):244-8. … Unavoidable Pressure Injury. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2014; 41(4): 313-34.

  11. Spotlight

    psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/final_spotlight_case_open_wound_of_the_elbow_slides_09.19.2024.pptx
    January 01, 2024 - healing.2 17 17 General Approach to Wounds (4) Eliciting the mechanism of injury will identify factors … the possibility of injury to deeper structures causing neurovascular injuries, fractures, or, for the … , arterial injury, open fracture, and foreign material.4,5 19 19 General Approach to Wounds (6) … Wounds should be irrigated with moderate pressure (5-8 psi) irrigant to reduce bacterial counts and flush … Primary closure versus delayed closure for non bite traumatic wounds within 24 hours post injury.

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47788/psn-pdf
    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

  13. Har 2005 (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/annualreport/HAR_2005.pdf
    January 01, 2005 - or internal injury Intracranial injury (brain injury) Superficial injury, contusion (bruise) Fracture … (arms and legs) Open wounds of head, neck, and trunk Joint disorders and dislocations, trauma-related … (arms and legs) Open wounds of head, neck, and trunk Joint disorders and dislocations, trauma-related … (brain injury) 234 Crushing injury or internal injury 235 Open wounds of head, neck, and trunk 236 … Open wounds of extremities (arms and legs) 239 Superficial injury, contusion (bruise) 240 Burns

  14. Weight Summary (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/pruhealing/functional-specifications.docx
    February 10, 2014 - The vendor determines the methodology to assign unique IDs to resident wounds. … : · 1, 2, 3, 4, U (Unstageable) or Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (sDTI) Most Recent Assess Ulcer Stage … Display as 1, 2, 3, 4, U (Unstageable) or Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (sDTI) Ulcer Origin Wound Assessment … : Stage 1, 2, 3, 4, U (Unstageable) or Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (sDTI) Ulcer Origin Wound Assessment … Display as 1, 2, 3, 4, U (Unstageable) or Suspected Deep Tissue Injury (sDTI).

  15. ChartBook On Patient Safety (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/patientsafety/qdr2015-ptschartbook.pdf
    March 04, 2016 - Achievable Benchmark: 2.2%  Importance: Nursing home residents who experience falls resulting in major injuries … are at higher risk of death and disability, as well as emotional trauma that can affect functional … The home health team should regularly change wound dressing and teach the patient about wound care … Only Insignificant Injury Temporary Injury Permanent, Minor Injury Permanent, Significant Injury … Only Insignificant Injury Temporary Injury Permanent, Minor Injury Permanent, Significant Injury

  16. Chest Tube Complications | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/chest-tube-complications
    September 27, 2023 - did not recover spontaneous circulation for more than 30 minutes and sustained severe anoxic brain injury … For example, the trauma surgery service did not routinely perform a clamping trial before chest tube … the most common complication), recurrent pneumothorax, infection (including empyema), organ or vessel injury … Complications following thoracic trauma managed with tube thoracostomy. Injury. 2012;43:46-50. … Complications of tube thoracostomy for acute trauma. Am J Surg. 1980;140:738-741.

  17. Low Tidal Volume Ventilation Guide for Reducing Ventilator-Associated Events in Mechanically Ventilated Patients (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/ltvv-mvpguide.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - (so-called ZEEP)6-15 and limiting plateau pressures to < 30 cm/H2O (as compared with 10–12 mL/kg and … to be beneficial in patients at risk for ARDS, such as those with sepsis, pneumonia, or traumatic injuries … tidal volumes in the 6–8 mL/kg PBW range along with the avoidance of ZEEP6-13,24 and limiting plateau pressures … admitted to the ICU already have risk factors for ARDS, such as pneumonia, sepsis, noncardiogenic shock, trauma … Tidal volume and plateau pressure use for acute lung injury from 2000 to present: A systematic literature

  18. Exhibit 2.4 Average Length of Stay and Average Charges

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/factsandfigures/figures/2005/2005_2_4.jsp
    January 01, 2005 - 192 Umbilical cord complication 216.7 8.676 2.0 0.014890 7,100 175 193 Trauma … complications following abortion) 2.7 0.175 2.6 0.110958 12,800 831 235 Open wounds … examination/evaluation 16.7 4.161 * * * * 98 Essential hypertension (high blood pressure … 246 Fever of unknown origin 86.4 4.815 3.4 0.073659 13,300 507 244 Other injuries … during pregnancy) 220.3 8.652 3.5 0.043953 12,000 324 236 Open wounds of extremities

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866839/psn-pdf
    September 25, 2024 - causing neurovascular injuries, fractures, or, for the torso, hemopneumothorax or intra-abdominal injury … Wounds should be irrigated with moderate pressure (5-8 psi) irrigant to reduce bacterial counts and … manage potential foreign bodies, clinicians should have a low threshold for involving an experienced trauma … Consulting Editor, AHRQ’s Patient Safety Network (PSNet) Professor Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma … Primary closure versus delayed closure for non bite traumatic wounds within 24 hours post injury.

  20. AHRQ National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions: Updated Baseline Rates and Preliminary Results 2014-2017 (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/hacreport-2019.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - due to procedures, as well as pressure ulcers/pressure injuries and falls. … ulcers/pressure injuries increased from 2014 to 2015 and then decreased somewhat from 2015 to 2016 … Ulcers/ Pressure Injuries 21.7 23.5 22.7 23.0 6% 17.4 Surgical Site Infections 2.5 2.5 2.5 … Pressure Ulcers/Pressure Injuries Surgical Site Infection NHSN SSIs for 17 procedures w/CDC SCIP … Ulcers/Pressure Injuries Surgical Site Infection NHSN SSIs for 17 procedures w/CDC SCIP+5
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