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4601. Liver Biopsy: Proceed With Caution | PSNet
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      March 07, 2012 - diagnostic and prognostic information, and thus is often helpful to make management decisions, its risks … In terms of the risk of complications, multiple factors play a role ( Table 3 ). … The risk of bleeding and death are likely higher in certain groups of patients, though available data … always critical to consider the yield and value of pursuing a liver biopsy, which includes weighing the risks … Risks of Intraosseous Vascular Access August 21, 2014 WebM&M Cases

4602. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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      March 01, 2011 - participants should be able to: Appreciate that because of multiple factors, children are at high risk … Describe how the inability to communicate clearly can place pediatric patients at risk for medical errors … Child-specific risk factors and patient safety. … an=01209203-200503000-00006 * Risks in Hospitalized Children Two major hazards place hospitalized … Congenital Heart Disease This child also had congenital heart disease which is associated with specific risks

4603. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      July 26, 2006 - New practices reduce childbirth risks. … July 26, 2006 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/new-practices-reduce-childbirth-risks This article reports … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/new-practices-reduce-childbirth-risks

4604. Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) | PSNet
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      September 01, 2012 - states have laws and rules prohibiting licensing drivers with medical conditions that may pose safety risks … I separate my discussion with the patient into two broad categories: legal rules and driving risks for … This wide range reflects limited scientific data on the risks for driving with epilepsy. … of a crash, may actually reduce the cumulative risks by promoting better compliance with existing legal … Risk factors for seizure-related motor vehicle crashes in patients with epilepsy.

4605. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      October 19, 2016 - injuries-and-after-diagnosis-cancer-nationwide-register-based-study Patients with cancer have been shown to face unique safety risks … receiving treatment, as their care requires coordination across multiple disciplines and the use of high-risk … The population-based analysis found that patients experienced an increased risk of adverse events during … corroborating prior studies that have found that patients recently diagnosed with cancer are at elevated risk

4606. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      July 28, 2013 - Scariest hospital risks. July 28, 2013 Herper M; Lindner M. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/scariest-hospital-risks This article discusses common medical complications … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/scariest-hospital-risks

4607. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 22, 2011 - Shifting the risks at night. June 22, 2011 Boodman SG. Washington Post. June 7, 2011:E7. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/shifting-risks-night This newspaper article discusses how nocturnists—physicians … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/shifting-risks-night

4608. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      April 24, 2018 - The impact of legal restrictions to limit high-risk prescribing and resultant adverse events is unclear … These results suggest that current regulatory policy may not be sufficient to address high-risk prescribing … More work is needed to develop effective strategies to treat chronic pain safely in this high-risk population … A WebM&M commentary described risks related to prescribing opioids for patients with chronic pain.

4609. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 04, 2015 - To reduce risks, hospitals enlist 'proceduralists.' May 4, 2015 Landro L. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reduce-risks-hospitals-enlist-proceduralists This article reports on hospitals … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reduce-risks-hospitals-enlist-proceduralists

4610. Healthcare Quality and Safety Workforce Report: New Imperatives for Quality and Safety Mean New Imperatives for Workforce Development. | PSNet
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      May 06, 2015 - Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Reducing the Risks … May 24, 2015 Patient Safety Risk Management Playbook. … February 17, 2016 Risk Management Pearls for Medication Safety: Part I and Part II. … February 19, 2014 Risk Management Pearls on Disclosure of Adverse Events. … Improving Diagnostic Safety and Quality April 26, 2023 Safety Risk

4611. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2011 - Appreciate the risks of using mobile devices in health care settings. … Since the goal INR was 2.0–3.0, he was not adequately anticoagulated and was at risk for stroke from … ) as well as patient devices (e.g., pacemakers).(17) Although such reports are rare, the potential risk … these risks poses technology and policy challenges. … Association of interruptions with an increased risk and severity of medication administration errors

4612. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      March 21, 2016 - Annual Benchmarking Report: Malpractice Risks in Surgery. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/annual-benchmarking-report-malpractice-risks-surgery Analyzing data from … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/annual-benchmarking-report-malpractice-risks-surgery

4613. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      August 21, 2014 - diagnostic and prognostic information, and thus is often helpful to make management decisions, its risks … A patient who is not able to follow commands poses a risk to both the patient and the proceduralist. … L was associated with an increased risk of bleeding.(4) However, there are no currently established … In terms of the risk of complications, multiple factors play a role (Table 3). … always critical to consider the yield and value of pursuing a liver biopsy, which includes weighing the risks

4614. Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen | PSNet
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      March 07, 2018 - of Anesthesiology physical status classification, functional status, and hypertension as additional risks … Surgical risk factors, morbidity, and mortality in elderly patients. … Multifactorial index of cardiac risk in noncardiac surgical procedures. … Examining Risk: A Systematic Review of Perioperative Cardiac Risk Prediction Indices. … WebM&M Cases Saline Flush Leads to Acute Paralysis of an Awake Patient: Risks

4615. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 02, 2018 - Benefits and risks of including patients on RCA teams. May 2, 2018 ISMP Medication Safety Alert! … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/benefits-and-risks-including-patients-rca-teams This article describes … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/benefits-and-risks-including-patients-rca-teams

4616. Informed or Misled? | PSNet
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      April 24, 2018 - More specific information (possibly in written form) concerning risks and complications should be provided … Operator-specific risks could be quoted if they are available. … Consideration should be given to providing patient-specific risks, according to coexistent pathology. … based on information provided by the doctor about what is to be done and why, and what some of the risks … Consent and anaesthetic risk. Anaesthesia. 2003;58:962-984. [go to PubMed] 6.

4617. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 01, 2007 - not provide all the information a patient wants but recognizes that information concerning specific risk … Operator-specific risks could be quoted if they are available. … Consideration should be given to providing patient-specific risks, according to coexistent pathology … It is unusual to quote the risk of unilateral hearing loss after anesthesia during a consent discussion … Consent and anaesthetic risk. Anaesthesia. 2003;58:962-984. [go to PubMed] 6.

4618. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      March 19, 2008 - Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-obstetrics-and-gynecology-improving-outcomes-reducing-risks … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-obstetrics-and-gynecology-improving-outcomes-reducing-risks

4619. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 02, 2018 - ADC survey shows some improvements, but unnecessary risks still exist. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adc-survey-shows-some-improvements-unnecessary-risks-still-exist This article … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adc-survey-shows-some-improvements-unnecessary-risks-still-exist

4620. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      June 09, 2011 - When surgery goes wrong: weighing up the risks. June 9, 2011 Feinmann J. The Independent. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-surgery-goes-wrong-weighing-risks This article reports on a husband's … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-surgery-goes-wrong-weighing-risks https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/human-factors-engineering