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361. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2007 - The decision to undergo major surgery requires a careful assessment of the risks and benefits of the … or potentially uncover important risks that would have escaped clinical detection. … The next step is to recommend strategies to reduce these risks to the extent that they are modifiable … factor, a determination that the risks of the surgery may potentially exceed the benefits, or a recommendation … According to the Revised Cardiac Risk Index, his estimated risk for postoperative cardiac complications

362. More Treatment—Better Care? | PSNet
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     August 11, 2021 - The Medical Director reviewed the risks of plasmapheresis with the physician and asked him to follow … The most effective way to reduce well-intentioned yet inappropriate care is to consider the risks of … Because of the risks of inappropriate and overly aggressive care, patient-centered decision-making with … That is why it is especially important to have an honest and informed discussion of risks and benefits … Failing the acid test: benefits of proton pump inhibitors may not justify the risks for many users.

363. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60217/psn-pdf
     January 01, 2012 - MBRRACE-UK: Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mbrrace-uk-mothers-and-babies-reducing-risk-through-audits-and-confidential … This initiative seeks to review clinical practices and make recommendations reduce risks to material … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mbrrace-uk-mothers-and-babies-reducing-risk-through-audits-and-confidential-enquiries-across … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mbrrace-uk-mothers-and-babies-reducing-risk-through-audits-and-confidential-enquiries-across

364. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     July 02, 2008 - Minimising treatment-associated risks in systemic cancer therapy. … Minimising treatment-associated risks in systemic cancer therapy. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minimising-treatment-associated-risks-systemic-cancer-therapy This article … reviews the high-risk process of cancer drug therapy and describes how integrating pharmacist care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minimising-treatment-associated-risks-systemic-cancer-therapy

365. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 27, 2024 - These transitions increase risk of adverse events or missed patient care by opening up opportunities … However, with increased risk of adverse events comes an opportunity to recognize, recover from, and learn … , increase resilience through timely detection and mitigation of these risks, and avoid patient harm … of patient care from one healthcare professional to another, has been associated with an increased risk … Communication training in healthcare has been shown to strengthen resilience, improve teamwork, and reduce risk

366. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 07, 2010 - Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications. April 7, 2010 Paparella S. … Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identified-safety-risks-splitting-and-crushing-oral-medications In the … context of emergency care nursing, this piece explains the risks associated with crushing or splitting … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identified-safety-risks-splitting-and-crushing-oral-medications https://

367. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49759/psn-pdf
     May 01, 2016 - anticipated physiological falls can be prevented by following these three steps: properly screening for fall risks … Hospitalization increases the risk for falls. … Use of a validated fall risk screening tool can help identify risks and guide development of an individualized … Risk factors and risk assessment tools for falls in hospital in- patients: a systematic review. … ) Risks: Evidence-based Interventions: https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references Previous fall Safety

368. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     July 08, 2022 - births.2 While cesarean delivery may be the safest option in certain births, in others, the risks associated … 30%.2 The increase caused alarm because, while cesarean delivery is sometimes the safest option, the risks … Risks to maternal health that are associated with cesarean births include infection, anesthesia-related … risks, blood loss, blood clots, and longer recovery periods (i.e., risks associated with any major … Long-term risks and benefits associated with cesarean delivery for mother, baby, and subsequent pregnancies

369. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43828/psn-pdf
     January 14, 2015 - Tragic error with neuromuscular blocker should prompt risk assessment by all hospitals. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/tragic-error-neuromuscular-blocker-should-prompt-risk-assessment-all- hospitals … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/tragic-error-neuromuscular-blocker-should-prompt-risk-assessment-all-hospitals … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/tragic-error-neuromuscular-blocker-should-prompt-risk-assessment-all-hospitals … medication-errors-and-adverse-drug-events https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/intravenous-chemotherapy-preparation-errors-patient-safety-risks-identified-pan-canadian

370. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 17, 2014 - Risks in the implementation and use of smart pumps in a pediatric intensive care unit: application of … Risks in the implementation and use of smart pumps in a pediatric intensive care unit: application of … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risks-implementation-and-use-smart-pumps-pediatric-intensive-care-unit- … application-failure This study applied failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify possible risks … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risks-implementation-and-use-smart-pumps-pediatric-intensive-care-unit-application-failure

371. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 19, 2018 - Selected medication safety risks that can easily fall off the radar screen—part 1, part 2, and part … Selected Medication Safety Risks That Can Easily Fall Off the Radar Screen. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/selected-medication-safety-risks-can-easily-fall-radar-screen-part-1-part … This three-part series discusses medication safety risks and highlights topics such as wrong-patient … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/selected-medication-safety-risks-can-easily-fall-radar-screen-part-1-part

372. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41833/psn-pdf
     November 14, 2012 - Risks related to patient bed safety. November 14, 2012 Sharkey JE, Van Leuven K, Radovich P. … Risks related to patient bed safety. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risks-related-patient-bed-safety Reviewing the three major contributing … factors to medical errors associated with hospital beds, this commentary recommends a risk assessment … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risks-related-patient-bed-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-bed-system-dimensional-and-assessment-guidance-reduce-entrapment

373. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 25, 2021 - The Commentary By Minna Wieck, MD Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Understanding the Risks Gastrointestinal … factors, institutional protocols, and the availability of an anesthesiologist all affect the choice and risks … and anesthesiologist should proceed only after an honest and clear discussion of the indications, risks … pressures to the lowest level necessary, and, possibly, insufflating with CO2 can help mitigate these risks … Additional education and training for care team members in escalation of care can also help mitigate the risks

374. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49633/psn-pdf
     September 01, 2011 - risk, fall risk, unplanned weight loss) or high-risk processes (e.g., anticoagulant use) to assure … safety through ongoing communication and feedback about resident-specific and organization-specific risks … Or perhaps a multidisciplinary team would have identified the safety risks and made recommendations … leaders and staff must be willing to access and respond to information that alerts them to safety risks … physicians, nurses, and frontline caregivers access and respond to information that alerts them to safety risks

375. Anticoagulation: Held Too Long | PSNet
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     April 01, 2008 - require temporary interruption of OAC.( 1 ) The appropriate management requires balancing competing risks … ) of 3 has an annual stroke risk of 6% without anticoagulation, which translates into a risk of 0.13% … while minimizing risk. … The risks may outweigh the benefits for those undergoing major surgery. … Thromboembolic Risk (examples) Postoperative Bleeding Risk Strategy Comments LOW

376. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45026/psn-pdf
     April 19, 2016 - Managing the risks of concurrent surgeries. April 19, 2016 Mello MM, Livingston EH. … Managing the Risks of Concurrent Surgeries. JAMA. 2016;315(15):1563-4. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-risks-concurrent-surgeries Scheduling overlapping surgeries may … This perspective describes strategies to decrease risks associated with concurrent operations, including … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-risks-concurrent-surgeries https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clash-name-care

377. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37470/psn-pdf
     January 16, 2008 - Iatrogenic disease management: moderating medication errors and risks in a pharmacy benefit management … Iatrogenic Disease Management: Moderating Medication Errors and Risks in a Pharmacy Benefit Management … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/iatrogenic-disease-management-moderating-medication-errors-and-risks- pharmacy-benefit … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/iatrogenic-disease-management-moderating-medication-errors-and-risks-pharmacy-benefit … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/iatrogenic-disease-management-moderating-medication-errors-and-risks-pharmacy-benefit

378. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40027/psn-pdf
     November 24, 2010 - Reducing iatrogenic risks: ICU–acquired delirium and weakness—crossing the quality chasm. … Reducing iatrogenic risks: ICU-acquired delirium and weakness-- crossing the quality chasm. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-iatrogenic-risks-icu-acquired-delirium-and-weakness-crossing-quality … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-iatrogenic-risks-icu-acquired-delirium-and-weakness-crossing-quality-chasm … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-iatrogenic-risks-icu-acquired-delirium-and-weakness-crossing-quality-chasm

379. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38496/psn-pdf
     January 31, 2011 - The CMS ruling on venous thromboembolism after total knee or hip arthroplasty: weighing risks and benefits … The CMS ruling on venous thromboembolism after total knee or hip arthroplasty: weighing risks and benefits … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cms-ruling-venous-thromboembolism-after-total-knee-or-hip-arthroplasty- weighing-risks-and … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cms-ruling-venous-thromboembolism-after-total-knee-or-hip-arthroplasty-weighing-risks-and … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cms-ruling-venous-thromboembolism-after-total-knee-or-hip-arthroplasty-weighing-risks-and

380. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37934/psn-pdf
     July 23, 2008 - Pediatric safety in the emergency department: identifying risks and preparing to care for child and … Pediatric safety in the emergency department: identifying risks and preparing to care for child and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-safety-emergency-department-identifying-risks-and-preparing-care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-safety-emergency-department-identifying-risks-and-preparing-care-child-and-family … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-safety-emergency-department-identifying-risks-and-preparing-care-child-and-family