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psnet.ahrq.gov/periodic-issue/periodic-issue-403
August 30, 2023 - August 9, 2023 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly
Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety. The current issue highlights what's new this week in patient
safety literature, news, conferences, reports,…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/periodic-issue/periodic-issue-422
January 04, 2024 - January 10, 2024 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly
Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety. The current issue highlights what's new this week in patient
safety literature, news, conferences, report…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/diagnosing-diagnostic-mistakes
April 30, 2014 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Diagnosing Diagnostic Mistakes
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McNutt RA, Abrams RI, Hasler S. Diagnosing Diagnostic Mistakes. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2005.
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August 21, 2016 - Radiology Missed an Intracranial Bleed in a Lethargic Infant.
Citation Text:
Yuk J, Magana J. Radiology Missed an Intracranial Bleed in a Lethargic Infant.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2024.
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August 30, 2023 - The e-Autopsy/e-Biopsy: A Systematic Chart Review to
Increase Safety and Diagnostic Accuracy Innovation
August 30, 2023
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/innovation/e-autopsye-biopsy-systematic-chart-review-increase-safety-and-
diagnostic-accuracy
Summary
Addressing diagnostic errors to improve outcomes and patient safety h…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49765/psn-pdf
August 21, 2016 - Cognitive Overload in the ICU
August 21, 2016
Patel VL, Buchman TG. Cognitive Overload in the ICU. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/cognitive-overload-icu
Case Objectives
Identify the role of cognitive overload—especially interruptions—in compromising quality of care and
patient safety.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837660/psn-pdf
July 08, 2022 - An Incomplete Anesthesia History Leads to Adverse
Outcomes
July 8, 2022
Bohringer C. An Incomplete Anesthesia History Leads to Adverse Outcomes. PSNet [internet]. 2022.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/incomplete-anesthesia-history-leads-adverse-outcomes
The Cases
Case 1: A 64-year-old man came in for a routine bron…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/e-cigarette-explosion-patient-room
March 15, 2023 - E-cigarette Explosion in a Patient Room
Citation Text:
Benowitz NL. E-cigarette Explosion in a Patient Room. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/weighing-surgical-safety
August 04, 2021 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Weighing In on Surgical Safety
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Brodsky JB, Margarson M. Weighing In on Surgical Safety. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2010.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/painful-medication-reconciliation-mishap
May 01, 2008 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
A Painful Medication Reconciliation Mishap
Citation Text:
Chou R. A Painful Medication Reconciliation Mishap. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2018.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/842919/psn-pdf
February 01, 2023 - Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
February 1, 2023
Zuidema D, Bagley B, Tan CL. Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hospital-acquired-diabetic-ketoacidosis
The Cases
Case #1: A 46-year-old Hindi-speaking resident of a skilled nursing facility (SNF) …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/final_spotlight_case_mesenteric_ischemia_08.05.2022.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Spotlight
Spotlight
Delayed Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
Source and Credits
• This presentation is based on the August 2022 AHRQ WebM&M
Spotlight Case
o See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm
o CME credit is available
o Commentary by: Anamaria Robles, MD, and Garth Utter, MD, MSc
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49774/psn-pdf
November 01, 2016 - Don't Dismiss the Dangerous: Obstetric Hemorrhage
November 1, 2016
Main EK. Don't Dismiss the Dangerous: Obstetric Hemorrhage. PSNet [internet]. 2016.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/dont-dismiss-dangerous-obstetric-hemorrhage
Case Objectives
List the common causes of obstetric hemorrhage and the need for a unit-sta…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/Information/Editor
April 05, 2025 - Browse Author Resources
Meet PSNet's Editorial Team The PSNet editorial team is committed to producing the highest quality patient safety content. The team brings a wealth of experience and deep subject matter expertise in the field, ensuring that PSNet content is accurate, reliable, and…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/848108/psn-pdf
April 26, 2023 - The Dose Makes the Poison: Medication Error During
Procedural Sedation in the Pediatric Emergency
Department.
April 26, 2023
Amashta ML, Barnes DK. The Dose Makes the Poison: Medication Error During Procedural Sedation in the
Pediatric Emergency Department. PSNet [internet]. 2023.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/do…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/periodic-issue/periodic-issue-423
January 04, 2024 - January 17, 2024 Weekly Issue
PSNet highlights the latest patient safety literature, news, and expert commentary, including Weekly
Updates, WebM&M, and Perspectives on Safety. The current issue highlights what's new this week in patient
safety literature, news, conferences, report…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/risks-absent-interoperability-medication-induced-hemolysis-patient-known-allergy
April 08, 2019 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
The Risks of Absent Interoperability: Medication-Induced Hemolysis in a Patient With a Known Allergy
Citation Text:
Reider J. The Risks of Absent Interoperability: Medication-Induced Hemolysis in a Patient With a Known Allergy. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcar…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/sudden-collapse-during-upper-gastrointestinal-endoscopy-expect-unexpected
September 25, 2024 - Sudden Collapse During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Expect the Unexpected
Citation Text:
Wieck M. Sudden Collapse During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Expect the Unexpected. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 202…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/spotlight-overdiagnosis-and-delay-challenges-sepsis-diagnosis
October 28, 2020 - SPOTLIGHT CASE
Spotlight: Overdiagnosis and Delay: Challenges in Sepsis Diagnosis
Citation Text:
Kuye I, Rhee C. Spotlight: Overdiagnosis and Delay: Challenges in Sepsis Diagnosis. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Serv…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hospital-acquired-diabetic-ketoacidosis
October 28, 2020 - Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Citation Text:
Zuidema D, Bagley B, Tan CL. Hospital-Acquired Diabetic Ketoacidosis.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2023.
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