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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 17, 2015 - Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery. June 17, 2015 Marsh H. New York, NY: Thomas Dunne Books; 2015. ISBN: 9781250065810. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-no-harm-stories-life-death-and-brain-surgery This intensely personal memoir by the famed British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh is no hagiography or r…

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    August 17, 2018 - Factors associated with emergency department visits and hospital admissions after invasive outpatient procedures in the Veterans Health Administration. August 17, 2018 Mull HJ, Gellad ZF, Gupta RT, et al. Factors Associated With Emergency Department Visits and Hospital Admissions After Invasive Outpatient Procedur…

  3. HCUP_methods_series_cover.ai (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2005 - NUMBER OF SURGERIES BY STATE AND BODY SYSTEM, 2001 SASD contact.pdf EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION … NUMBER OF SURGERIES BY STATE AND BODY SYSTEM, 2001 SASD Subhead: Methods Applying AHRQ Quality Indicators

  4. Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Technical Specifications (pdf file)

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    May 01, 2016 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Technical Specifications Q-METRIC Imaging Measure 8, Overuse of CT for Atraumatic Headache U18HS020516 Page 41 Submitted May 2016 This measure assesses the number of computed tomography (CT) scans obtai…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 01, 2023 - Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure. February 1, 2023 Partridge E, Dodson D, Reilly M, et al. Aspergillus Mediastinitis & Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient Complicating Cardiac Surgery and Bedside Chest Closure. PSNet [internet]. …

  6. Understanding SOPS Surveys: A Primer for New users -Gray (pdf file)

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    January 01, 2020 - Understanding SOPS Surveys: A Primer for New users -Gray Overview of the SOPS Surveys 6 Laura Gray, MPH Senior Study Director User Network for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) Westat AHRQ’s SOPS Program • Initiated and funded by AHRQ since 2001 • Develops survey measures that are validated an…

  7. 44-Sample-Pathway-Checklist (doc file)

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    June 01, 2023 - Sample Pathway Checklist for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery Purpose of tool: Successful implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway requires coordinated care from all providers who care for surgery patients. The Sample Improving Surgical Care and Recovery (ISCR) Pathway Checklist can be used to track complianc…

  8. Use of the WHO surgical safety checklist in trauma and orthopaedic patients. | PSNet

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    August 30, 2017 - Study Use of the WHO surgical safety checklist in trauma and orthopaedic patients. Citation Text: Sewell M, Adebibe M, Jayakumar P, et al. Use of the WHO surgical safety checklist in trauma and orthopaedic patients. Int Orthop. 2011;35(6):897-901. doi:10.1007/s00264-010-1112-7. Copy …

  9. Blueprint for restructuring a department of surgery in concert with the health care system during a pandemic: the University of Wisconsin Experience. | PSNet

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    September 27, 2017 - Commentary Blueprint for restructuring a department of surgery in concert with the health care system during a pandemic: the University of Wisconsin Experience. Citation Text: Zarzaur BL, Stahl CC, Greenberg JA, et al. Blueprint for restructuring a department of surgery in concert with t…

  10. Diagnostic errors in orthopedic surgery: evaluation of resident documentation of neurovascular examinations for orthopedic trauma patients. | PSNet

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    December 31, 2014 - Study Diagnostic errors in orthopedic surgery: evaluation of resident documentation of neurovascular examinations for orthopedic trauma patients. Citation Text: Tan EW, Ting BL, Jia X, et al. Diagnostic errors in orthopedic surgery: evaluation of resident documentation of neurovascular …

  11. Discrepant perceptions of communication, teamwork and situation awareness among surgical team members. | PSNet

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    August 12, 2020 - Study Discrepant perceptions of communication, teamwork and situation awareness among surgical team members. Citation Text: Wauben LSGL, van Doorn CMD-, van Wijngaarden JDH, et al. Discrepant perceptions of communication, teamwork and situation awareness among surgical team members. In…

  12. Surgical count process for prevention of retained surgical items: an integrative review. | PSNet

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    March 09, 2022 - Review Surgical count process for prevention of retained surgical items: an integrative review. Citation Text: Freitas PS, Silveira RC de CP, Clark AM, et al. Surgical count process for prevention of retained surgical items: an integrative review. J Clin Nurs. 2016;25(13-14):1835-47. doi…

  13. Quality and safety on an acute surgical ward: an exploratory cohort study of process and outcome. | PSNet

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    March 03, 2011 - Study Quality and safety on an acute surgical ward: an exploratory cohort study of process and outcome. Citation Text: Kreckler S, Catchpole K, New SJ, et al. Quality and safety on an acute surgical ward: an exploratory cohort study of process and outcome. Ann Surg. 2009;250(6):1035-40…

  14. Crisis management on surgical wards: a simulation-based approach to enhancing technical, teamwork, and patient interaction skills. | PSNet

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    January 27, 2012 - Study Crisis management on surgical wards: a simulation-based approach to enhancing technical, teamwork, and patient interaction skills. Citation Text: Arora S, Hull L, Fitzpatrick M, et al. Crisis management on surgical wards: a simulation-based approach to enhancing technical, teamwork…

  15. Using performance improvement to enhance time-out compliance and prevent wrong-site surgery. | PSNet

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    October 06, 2021 - Commentary Using performance improvement to enhance time-out compliance and prevent wrong-site surgery. Citation Text: Vance ME, Proctor T, Schmidt KA. Using performance improvement to enhance time-out compliance and prevent wrong-site surgery. AORN J. 2021;113(6):635-642. doi:10.1002/ao…

  16. Understanding ultrarare adverse events - lessons learned from a twelve-year review of intraoperative deaths at an academic medical center. | PSNet

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    March 29, 2023 - Review Understanding ultrarare adverse events - lessons learned from a twelve-year review of intraoperative deaths at an academic medical center. Citation Text: Cohen TN, Kanji FF, Wang AS, et al. Understanding ultrarare adverse events - lessons learned from a twelve-year review of intra…

  17. An observational study of the frequency, severity, and etiology of failures in postoperative care after major elective general surgery. | PSNet

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    August 11, 2010 - Study An observational study of the frequency, severity, and etiology of failures in postoperative care after major elective general surgery. Citation Text: Symons NRA, Almoudaris AM, Nagpal K, et al. An observational study of the frequency, severity, and etiology of failures in postop…

  18. Association between surgeon stress and major surgical complications. | PSNet

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    November 29, 2023 - Study Association between surgeon stress and major surgical complications. Citation Text: Awtry J, Skinner S, Polazzi S, et al. Association between surgeon stress and major surgical complications. JAMA Surg. 2025;160(3):332-340. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.6072. Copy Citation Format:…

  19. FOCUS: The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists' initiative to improve quality and safety in the cardiovascular operating room. | PSNet

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    January 03, 2017 - Commentary FOCUS: The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists' initiative to improve quality and safety in the cardiovascular operating room. Citation Text: Barbeito A, Lau WT, Weitzel N, et al. FOCUS: the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists' initiative to improve quality and…

  20. Impact of resident participation on morbidity and mortality in neurosurgical procedures: an analysis of 16,098 patients. | PSNet

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    June 17, 2014 - Study Impact of resident participation on morbidity and mortality in neurosurgical procedures: an analysis of 16,098 patients. Citation Text: Bydon M, Abt NB, De la Garza-Ramos R, et al. Impact of resident participation on morbidity and mortality in neurosurgical procedures: an analysis …
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