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4781. 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

4782. Preventing Complications during Aneurysm Clipping – the Role of Neuromonitoring. | PSNet
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      July 02, 2011 - The authors found that the largest aneurysms located in the posterior circulation had the greatest risk … These techniques significantly reduce the risk of operative complications. 17 Key to minimizing the … Risk factors for rebleeding of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a meta-analysis. … Unruptured intracranial aneurysms: natural history, clinical outcome, and risks of surgical and endovascular … WebM&M Cases Saline Flush Leads to Acute Paralysis of an Awake Patient: Risks

4783. Don't Use That Port: Insert a PICC | PSNet
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      December 22, 2018 - not to provide venous access for other purposes; he felt strongly that such use would increase the risk … prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections are relatively silent regarding ICVP access or risks … factors, it appears that the patient described in this case had substantial risk for DVT. … nurse did not have the necessary tools to engage the surgeon in a genuine discussion regarding the risks … Risk of symptomatic DVT associated with peripherally inserted central catheters.

4784. 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

4785. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2012 - There has been substantial focus on the risks associated with central venous catheters including catheter … peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters are much more common in modern hospitals and also have associated risks … We do know that longer (greater than 48 hours) catheter dwelling time is a risk factor for phlebitis. … An epidemiologic study of the risks associated with peripheral intravenous catheters. … Risk factors for infusion-related phlebitis with small peripheral venous catheters.

4786. Add-on Case and the Missing Checklist | PSNet
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      September 01, 2012 - achieve long-term benefits from treatment by accepting and managing the higher short-term procedural risks … of bleeding.( 2 ) Thus, absent the complicating factor of ongoing anticoagulant use, the short-term risks … To balance the immediate procedural bleeding risks with the longer term DVT risks, evidence suggests … This case illustrates how easily failures to discuss risks ad hoc can lead to catastrophic outcomes, … Take-Home Points The risks of deep vein thrombosis and postoperative bleeding must be appropriately

4787. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      September 04, 2013 - Exploring Patient Engagement in Reducing Health-Care- Related Safety Risks. … nbsp; https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-patient-engagement-reducing-health-care-related-safety-risks … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/exploring-patient-engagement-reducing-health-care-related-safety-risks https

4788. Diuretics and Electrolyte Abnormalities | PSNet
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      February 15, 2017 - Discuss risk factors that predispose to the development of thiazide-induced hyponatremia. … Describe precautionary measures that may reduce the risks associated with thiazide diuretics. … Specifically, the case highlights some of the risks associated with diuretics. … factors.( 2,4,5,8 ) The most common nonmodifiable risk factors include advanced age (due to declining … Electrolyte disorders in community subjects: prevalence and risk factors.

4789. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      November 06, 2013 - Identifying Risks and Monitoring Safety: the Role of Patients and Citizens. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-risks-and-monitoring-safety-role-patients-and-citizens This … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-risks-and-monitoring-safety-role-patients-and-citizens https

4790. Volume Too Low: In and Out | PSNet
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      July 01, 2017 - The Commentary   This infant's case highlights two of the major risks that hospitalized children … In addition, this case also reveals the specific risks of dehydration in patients with congenital heart … There are also specific risks related to medication. … The net effect of these risks, however summarized, is that for some aspects of medical care, children … A simple example can best illustrate this risk.

4791. Peripheral IV in Too Long | PSNet
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      September 15, 2011 - There has been substantial focus on the risks associated with central venous catheters including catheter-related … peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters are much more common in modern hospitals and also have associated risks … An epidemiologic study of the risks associated with peripheral intravenous catheters. … July 22, 2020 Potentially inappropriate medications according to STOPP-J criteria and risks … Risks of Intraosseous Vascular Access August 21, 2014 WebM&M Cases

4792. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2008 - In fact, such testing has dramatically reduced the risk of viral transmission. … Until recently, bacterial contamination has been underemphasized, in part because the risks of HIV and … are at lower risk for bacterial contamination than pooled units. … Current risks of transfusion-transmitted agents: a review. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2007;131:702-707. … Current and emerging infectious risks of blood transfusions. JAMA. 2003;289:959-962.

4793. 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.

4794. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      August 20, 2014 - J Healthc Risk Manag. 2014;34(1):14-26. doi:10.1002/jhrm.21146. … records (EHRs) have led to many improvements in care, they have also created novel patient safety risks … This Web-based survey assessed the perceptions of lawyers and health care risk management specialists … The perspective of risk managers and lawyers provides valuable insights into potential EHR-related safety

4795. 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

4796. 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

4797. 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

4798. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2013 - emerging that follow-up longer than 2 years is required to exclude slowly growing cancers, but the risks … Provide information about the likelihood of cancer, the risks of procedures, and the potential benefits … Tailor the information about risk to the specific patient, when possible. … Variations in lung cancer risk among smokers. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2003;95:470-478. … Projected cancer risks from computed tomographic scans performed in the United States in 2007.

4799. A mislabeling event with batched drugs: the unintended consequences of practice changes. | PSNet
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      May 07, 2014 - preparation processes can introduce opportunities for errors and suggests strategies to reduce such risks … Some IV medications are diluted unnecessarily in patient care areas, creating undue risk … 10, 2018 Inappropriate use of pharmacy bulk packages of IV contrast media increases risk … May 7, 2018 Epidural-IV route mix-ups: reducing the risk of deadly errors. … Some IV medications are diluted unnecessarily in patient care areas, creating undue risk

4800. Weighing in on medication safety. | PSNet
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      September 24, 2010 - July 2, 2008 Failure mode and effects analysis: a useful tool for risk identification … October 3, 2011 High-alert medications: shared accountability for risk identification … July 28, 2010 Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications. … June 16, 2019 Redesigning surgical decision making for high-risk patients. … August 4, 2015 Tragic error with neuromuscular blocker should prompt risk assessment