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psnet.ahrq.gov/periodic-issue/periodic-issue-425
February 28, 2024 - January 31, 2024 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly
Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety. The current issue highlights what's new this week in patient
safety literature, news, conferences, report…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/periodic-issue/periodic-issue-427
February 28, 2024 - February 14, 2024 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly
Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety. The current issue highlights what's new this week in patient
safety literature, news, conferences, repor…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841139/psn-pdf
December 14, 2022 - Open wider: Failure to use an interpreter results in
fractured teeth and hypoxia during a simple elective
operation.
December 14, 2022
Bohringer C, Godoy L. Open wider: Failure to use an interpreter results in fractured teeth and hypoxia
during a simple elective operation. PSNet [internet]. 2022.
https://psnet.ah…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33710/psn-pdf
May 01, 2011 - In Conversation with…Albert Wu, MD, MPH
May 1, 2011
In Conversation with…Albert Wu, MD, MPH. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withalbert-wu-md-mph-0
Editor's note: Albert Wu, MD, MPH, is Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins
School of Public Health. A…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49663/psn-pdf
September 01, 2012 - Peripheral IV in Too Long
September 1, 2012
Fang C-T. Peripheral IV in Too Long. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/peripheral-iv-too-long
Case Objectives
Appreciate the complications associated with peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters.
Describe the optimal sterile technique that should be us…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49672/psn-pdf
January 01, 2013 - The Lung Nodule That Refused To Grow
December 1, 2012
Balekian AA, Gould MK. The Lung Nodule That Refused To Grow. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/lung-nodule-refused-grow
Case Objectives
Define a solitary pulmonary nodule.
Identify the different initial first steps of management.
Identify …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49437/psn-pdf
March 01, 2004 - Crossing the Line
March 1, 2004
Feldman JP, Gould MK. Crossing the Line. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/crossing-line
Case Objectives
Review complications of central venous catheterization
Discuss patient and operator factors that affect complication rates
Describe methods for preventing c…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49799/psn-pdf
July 01, 2017 - Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture
July 1, 2017
Doernberg S. Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delayed-recognition-positive-blood-culture
The Case
A 58-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer recently treated with immunosuppress…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.332_slideshow.ppt
September 01, 2014 - PowerPoint Presentation
Spotlight
A Lot of Pain (Medications)
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This presentation is based on the September 2014
AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case
See the full article at http://webmm.ahrq.gov
CME credit is available
Commentary by: Shoshana J. Herzig, MD, MPH, Division of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33668/psn-pdf
May 01, 2008 - In Conversation with…David W. Bates, MD, MSc
May 1, 2008
In Conversation with…David W. Bates, MD, MSc. PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withdavid-w-bates-md-msc
Editor's note: Dr. David Bates is a Professor at Harvard Medical School, Medical Director of Clinical and
Quality …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49450/psn-pdf
June 01, 2004 - The Wrong Shot: Error Disclosure
June 1, 2004
Gallagher TH, Levinson W. The Wrong Shot: Error Disclosure. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/wrong-shot-error-disclosure
Case Objectives
Describe the rationale for disclosing harmful errors to patients.
Describe the specific information that patie…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33729/psn-pdf
May 01, 2012 - The Emergence of the Trigger Tool as the Premier
Measurement Strategy for Patient Safety
May 1, 2012
Sharek PJ. The Emergence of the Trigger Tool as the Premier Measurement Strategy for Patient Safety.
PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/emergence-trigger-tool-premier-measurement-strategy-pa…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49639/psn-pdf
November 01, 2011 - Near Miss with Bedside Medications
November 1, 2011
Wu AW. Near Miss with Bedside Medications. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/near-miss-bedside-medications
Case Objectives
Understanding the definition of near miss—also known as close call.
Appreciate the importance of close calls in reducin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33714/psn-pdf
July 01, 2011 - In Conversation with…William B. Munier, MD, MBA
July 1, 2011
In Conversation with…William B. Munier, MD, MBA. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withwilliam-b-munier-md-mba
Editor's note: William B. Munier, MD, MBA, is the Director of the Center for Quality Improvement and
Pati…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33841/psn-pdf
September 01, 2017 - In Conversation With… Andrew Gettinger, MD
September 1, 2017
In Conversation With… Andrew Gettinger, MD. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-andrew-gettinger-md
Editor's note: Dr. Gettinger is the Chief Medical Information Officer and the Executive Director of the
Office of Cli…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33839/psn-pdf
August 01, 2017 - In Conversation With… Karl Bilimoria, MD, MS
August 1, 2017
In Conversation With… Karl Bilimoria, MD, MS. PSNet [internet]. 2017.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-karl-bilimoria-md-ms
Editor's note: Dr. Bilimoria is the Director of the Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center of
Northwester…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49678/psn-pdf
March 01, 2013 - A Weighty Mistake
March 1, 2013
Bokser SJ. A Weighty Mistake. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weighty-mistake
Case Objectives
Understand factors associated with weight-based dosing medication errors in pediatric populations.
Describe how adoption of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) s…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49584/psn-pdf
April 01, 2009 - EMR Entry Error: Not So Benign
April 1, 2009
Koppel R. EMR Entry Error: Not So Benign. PSNet [internet]. 2009.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/emr-entry-error-not-so-benign
The Case
A 47-year-old man with advanced AIDS was admitted to an academic medical center with a chief complaint
of shortness of breath. He was …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60269/psn-pdf
April 29, 2020 - Delayed Management of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
– Who does the Patient Belong To?
April 29, 2020
Rinderknecht T, Utter GH. Delayed Management of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection – Who does the
Patient Belong To? PSNet [internet]. 2020.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delayed-management-necrotizing-soft-tiss…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33643/psn-pdf
December 01, 2006 - In Conversation with...J. Bryan Sexton, PhD, MA
December 1, 2006
In Conversation with..J. Bryan Sexton, PhD, MA. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withj-bryan-sexton-phd-ma
Editor's Note: J. Bryan Sexton, PhD, MA, is Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and
Critic…