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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cap-toolkit/tool4b_pc-setting.pptx
January 10, 2017 - Element Specifications
Confusion Based on specific test or disorientation to person, place, or time
Respiratory … 3 or 4 31.2% ICU
CRB-65 CDS Tool
Automatically extracts data from EHR (age, blood pressure, and respiratory … difficulties
Respiratory distress
Breathing problem
Shortness of breath
Malaise
Bronchitis
Confusion … Data for the criteria come from:
Criteria Data Source
Confusion Recorded by MA in flow sheet
Respiratory … rate Last respiratory rate in vitals section
Blood pressure Last blood pressure in vitals section
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - Patient satisfaction not impacted by antibiotic prescribing for viral upper respiratory infections. … Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for respiratory conditions does not improve Press Ganey patient … Delayed antibiotic prescription for children with respiratory infections: A randomized trial. … Antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections and encounter length: an observational study … Communication practices and antibiotic use for acute respiratory tract infections in children.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/844535/psn-pdf
February 15, 2023 - Association between unmet nonmedication needs after
hospital discharge and readmission or death among
acute respiratory … Association between unmet nonmedication needs after hospital
discharge and readmission or death among acute respiratory … In this study, 200 survivors of acute respiratory failure were followed up 7-28
days post discharge
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-protocol.html
January 01, 2017 - Respiratory rate of 35 breaths/minute for at least 5 minutes. … Two or more signs of respiratory distress:
Tachycardia.
Bradycardia. … No spontaneous inspiratory effort in a 5-minute period (Consideration of the set respiratory rate is … trial if he or she avoids developing any of the following failure criteria within 120 minutes:
Respiratory … Two or more signs of respiratory distress:
Tachycardia.
Bradycardia.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/sat-sbt-protocol.docx
January 01, 2017 - without sedation for 4 hours or more without the following:
· Sustained anxiety, agitation, or pain
· Respiratory … (SpO2) of less than 88% for at least 5 minutes
· Acute cardiac dysrhythmia
· Two or more signs of respiratory … PEEP] ≥ 8 cm H2O)
· No spontaneous inspiratory effort in a 5-minute period (Consideration of the set respiratory … trial if he or she avoids developing any of the following failure criteria within 120 minutes:
· Respiratory … for ≥ 5 minutes)
· Abrupt change in mental status
· Acute cardiac arrhythmia
· Two or more signs of respiratory
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-156-table1.pdf
June 02, 2025 - 345.91, 780.3
345 Epilepsy and recurrent seizures
780.3 Convulsions
Asthma 493-493.91
Other Respiratory … , 770.7 770.7 Chronic respiratory disease arising in the perinatal period
Congenital and Other Heart … 741 Spina bifida
742 Other congenital anomalies of the nervous system
748 Congenital anomalies of respiratory
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/848039/psn-pdf
April 26, 2023 - Use of the revised second victim experience and support
tool to examine second victim experiences of respiratory … Use of the revised second victim experience and support tool
to examine second victim experiences of respiratory … In this study of
171 respiratory therapists, more than half reported they had been part of an event
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/using-health-information-technology-support-population-based-clinical-practice/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - Project Period
September 2009 - July 2014
AHRQ Funding Amount
$795,960
Summary: Acute respiratory … bacterial infections by providing timely, accessible information about the local incidence of common respiratory … intermountainhealthcare.org/health-information/germwatch/ ), a reporting system for pediatric and adult respiratory … content designed specifically to meet the information needs of patients and parents relevant to common respiratory … Target Population: Acute Respiratory Infections, Pediatric*
Strategic Goal: Develop and disseminate
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/technical/intro-dailycare-slides.pptx
January 01, 2017 - ‹#›
AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Complications of Sedation
Suppresses respiratory … mobility
Prolonged ventilator dependence can increase the risk of pneumonia, atelectasis, and acute respiratory … rate >35/min
SpO2 <88%
Respiratory distress
Acute cardiac dysrhythmia
Diaphoresis
Heart rates >130
Fail … rate <35/min
SpO2 >88%
Heart rate >130
Does not experience respiratory distress
Does not experience … rate >35/min
Respiratory rate <8/min
SpO2 <88%
Mental status change
Acute cardiac dysrhythmia
Fail SBT
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st469/stat469.shtml
February 01, 2015 - In 2012, among the top five therapeutic classes of prescription drugs, respiratory agents had the highest … age 65 and older in 2012 were metabolic agents, cardiovascular agents, central nervous system agents, respiratory … Smaller proportions of Medicare beneficiaries purchased gastrointestinal agents (24.8 percent) and respiratory … In terms of average expense per prescription, respiratory agents had the highest average ($182) followed … agents includes decongestants, antihistamines, respiratory inhalants, and antiasthmatic products.
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st411/stat411.shtml
May 01, 2013 - In 2010, among the top five therapeutic classes of prescription drugs; respiratory agents had the highest … age 65 and older in 2010 were metabolic agents, cardiovascular agents, central nervous system agents, respiratory … Smaller proportions of Medicare beneficiaries purchased gastrointestinal agents (26.2 percent) and respiratory … In terms of average expense per prescription, respiratory agents had the highest average ($139) followed … agents includes decongestants, antihistamines, respiratory inhalants, and antiasthmatic products.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/joo-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - This can lead to unnecessary
respiratory pharmacotherapy and/or missed diagnosis of other disease states … program compared to usual care on
healthcare utilization and patient-centered outcomes (including respiratory … There is also
DE in the diagnosis of asthma versus COPD, as these are both clinically distinct respiratory … At baseline, the patient participants reported
having the following respiratory diagnoses: 42 (10.4% … It causes harm not only from inappropriate use of respiratory
pharmacotherapy but also from delay or
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/miscalculated-risk
March 01, 2015 - The patient subsequently developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis, presumably … The Commentary High alert medications, opioids, and respiratory depression. … Respiratory depression, the most serious opioid-related adverse effect, is most common within several … Take-Home Points Respiratory depression is a potentially serious, but uncommon, adverse effect of … Fear of respiratory depression should not interfere with provision of appropriate analgesia.
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb163.jsp
October 01, 2013 - Newborns with respiratory distress syndrome had hospital stays averaging 31.3 days and average costs … Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Medicaid, 2.1; private, 1.9. … Note: The categories for preterm, low birth weight, and respiratory distress syndrome overlap and are … Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Medicaid, 57,700; private, 54,600. … Note: The categories for preterm, low birth weight, and respiratory distress syndrome overlap and are
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/miscommunication-during-interhospital-transport-critically-ill-child
March 27, 2024 - At the hospital, testing for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was negative … respiratory failure requiring air transportation to the pediatric intensive care unit at a children’ … The young child in this case required high-flow oxygen support for her respiratory failure. … Earlier initiation could have potentially prevented the child’s worsening respiratory failure, the need … Regarding the present case of a child with respiratory failure, written transfer protocols outlining
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st548/stat548.shtml
May 01, 2023 - Highlights
The estimated treated prevalence for acute bronchitis and upper respiratory … hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and other
respiratory … particularly large declines in treat-and-release emergency department visits for infectious
respiratory … Treated prevalence for acute bronchitis and upper respiratory infections (URIs) decreased from … infections
RSP001, RSP005, RSP006, RSP010, RSP015
COPD, asthma, and other respiratory conditions
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/buprenorphine-and-medically-ill-patient
August 20, 2018 - muscle retractions, a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation of 67%. … The patient was transported to the nearest ED where he was diagnosed with acute opiate-induced respiratory … Should treatment of respiratory depression be required, a naloxone infusion over several hours may be … Drugs with opioid agonist effects may cause respiratory depression. … The risk is increased in patients with pre-existing respiratory compromise and with some abused drugs
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/916.html
June 01, 2024 - Study Finds No Improvement From Antibiotics for Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections . … Study Finds No Improvement From Antibiotics for Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Prescribed … antibiotics did not reduce the duration and severity of coughing in patients with acute lower respiratory … Researchers found that 29 percent of patients with cough and lower respiratory tract infection symptoms … Researchers concluded that patients had unrealistic expectations regarding the duration of lower respiratory
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb.html
December 01, 2013 - Return to Appendix Contents
Apnea of Prematurity
Characteristics
Respiratory pause for at least … Course characterized by acute exacerbations of respiratory distress. … Risk factors: premature birth, respiratory failure, O 2 supplementation, mechanical ventilation, air … Monitoring
Monitor O 2 saturations, resting respiratory rate and effort, presence of retractions … Frequent respiratory problems due to aspiration.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apb.html
December 01, 2013 - Return to Appendix Contents
Apnea of Prematurity
Characteristics
Respiratory pause for at least … Course characterized by acute exacerbations of respiratory distress. … Risk factors: premature birth, respiratory failure, O 2 supplementation, mechanical ventilation, air … Monitoring
Monitor O 2 saturations, resting respiratory rate and effort, presence of retractions … Frequent respiratory problems due to aspiration.