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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49550/psn-pdf
December 01, 2007 - patient safety indicators, their definitions, and technical specifications can be
found in Appendix E of reference
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49673/psn-pdf
December 01, 2012 - A Real Heartache
December 1, 2012
Polevoi SK. A Real Heartache. PSNet [internet]. 2012.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/real-heartache
The Case
A 60-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with 2 hours of burning chest pain. The
pain began at rest, and it radiated to his back and left axilla. He had…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49538/psn-pdf
June 01, 2007 - Abnormal Volunteer Results
June 1, 2007
Fernandez C. Abnormal Volunteer Results. PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/abnormal-volunteer-results
The Case
A healthy 52-year-old woman volunteered to participate in a radiology study in which she underwent
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of her abdo…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49718/psn-pdf
January 01, 2015 - Too Much, Too Fast
September 1, 2014
Tuot D. Too Much, Too Fast. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/too-much-too-fast
The Case
A 68-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for
fever, tachycardia, and increased respiratory secretions. H…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49625/psn-pdf
May 01, 2011 - Pocket Syringe Swap
May 1, 2011
Kulli JC. Pocket Syringe Swap. PSNet [internet]. 2011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/pocket-syringe-swap
The Case
A 58-year-old man, scheduled for aortoiliac artery bypass graft, had an epidural catheter placed for
postoperative pain management. Surgery proceeded uneventfully under…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49486/psn-pdf
August 21, 2005 - Impatient Inpatient Dosing
August 21, 2005
White RH. Impatient Inpatient Dosing. PSNet [internet]. 2005.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/impatient-inpatient-dosing
Case Objectives
Appreciate the challenges of initiating warfarin therapy in the hospitalized patient
Understand the fundamental pharmacology of warfarin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49846/psn-pdf
November 01, 2018 - Supervision and Entrustment in Clinical Training:
Protecting Patients, Protecting Trainees
November 1, 2018
Cate O ten-. Supervision and Entrustment in Clinical Training: Protecting Patients, Protecting Trainees.
PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/supervision-and-entrustment-clinical-training-pr…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49695/psn-pdf
October 01, 2013 - Finding Fault With the Default Alert
October 1, 2013
Baysari M. Finding Fault With the Default Alert. PSNet [internet]. 2013.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/finding-fault-default-alert
The Case
A 33-year-old man with known refractory epilepsy and developmental delay was admitted to the hospital
after experiencing …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49755/psn-pdf
February 01, 2016 - Good Night's Sleep Gone Wrong
February 1, 2016
Gillis CM, Degrado J, Anger KE. Good Night's Sleep Gone Wrong. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/good-nights-sleep-gone-wrong
The Case
A 64-year-old woman came to the emergency department complaining of cough and shortness of breath,
along with an…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49826/psn-pdf
April 01, 2018 - Air on the Side of Caution
April 1, 2018
Robertson JM, Pozner CN. Air on the Side of Caution. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/air-side-caution
The Case
A young woman with morbid obesity was scheduled for cardiac catheterization to evaluate shortness of
breath and chest pain. A decision was m…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49564/psn-pdf
July 01, 2008 - Dependence vs. Pain
July 1, 2008
Gordon AJ. Dependence vs. Pain . PSNet [internet]. 2008.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dependence-vs-pain
Case Objectives
Define opioid dependence and opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Describe the treatment of opioid withdrawal syndrome including the use of the Clinical Opioid
Withdra…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49819/psn-pdf
February 01, 2018 - Signout Fallout
February 1, 2018
Starmer AJ, Landrigan CP. Signout Fallout. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/signout-fallout
Case Objectives
Understand the role of communication failures in medical errors and preventable adverse events.
Review the evidence in support of handoff improvement pr…
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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/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/49543/psn-pdf
September 01, 2007 - Medication Reconciliation: Whose Job Is It?
September 1, 2007
Poon EG. Medication Reconciliation: Whose Job Is It? PSNet [internet]. 2007.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/medication-reconciliation-whose-job-it
Case Objectives
Appreciate the prevalence and impact of medication discrepancies at times of transition in …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49409/psn-pdf
July 01, 2003 - Feeling No Pain
July 1, 2003
Bogner MS. Feeling No Pain. PSNet [internet]. 2003.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/feeling-no-pain
The Case
A 33-year-old female underwent hysterectomy for refractory endometriosis. For pain post-operatively, the
patient was placed on a Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump containin…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49716/psn-pdf
August 21, 2014 - Benefits vs. Risks of Intraosseous Vascular Access
August 21, 2014
Fowler RL, Lippmann MJ. Benefits vs. Risks of Intraosseous Vascular Access. PSNet [internet]. 2014.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/benefits-vs-risks-intraosseous-vascular-access
The Case
A 72-year-old woman with a history of asthma, congestive heart…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49841/psn-pdf
September 01, 2018 - Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards
September 1, 2018
Bergsbaken J. Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/chemotherapy-administration-safety-standards
The Case
A 67-year-old woman with cancer was admitted to the hospital to begin a chemotherapy…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49505/psn-pdf
March 01, 2006 - Collegiality vs. Competence
March 1, 2006
Sagin T. Collegiality vs. Competence. PSNet [internet]. 2006.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/collegiality-vs-competence
The Case
A 91-year-old man with coronary artery disease was taken to the operating room (OR) for semi-elective
repair of a 10-cm abdominal aortic aneurys…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49845/psn-pdf
October 01, 2018 - Coming Up Short: Maintaining Safety in the Face of Drug
Shortages
October 1, 2018
Plogsted S. Coming Up Short: Maintaining Safety in the Face of Drug Shortages. PSNet [internet]. 2018.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/coming-short-maintaining-safety-face-drug-shortages
The Case
A 1-month-old preterm infant in the ne…