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7141. 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

7142. 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.

7143. 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.

7144. 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

7145. 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.

7146. 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

7147. 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

7148. 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

7149. 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.

7150. 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

7151. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37523/psn-pdf
      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

7152. 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

7153. 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

7154. 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.

7155. 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.

7156. 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

7157. 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

7158. 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

7159. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42715/psn-pdf
      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

7160. 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