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  1. Healthcareinformation (pdf file)

    meps.ahrq.gov/communication/participants/HealthCareInformation.pdf
    September 17, 2024 - EXAMPLES OF HEALTH CARE IMPORTANT TO MEPS 14-453 Record Keeping Job Aid MEPS counts many things you might not think of as “health care”….  Diagnostic tests such as blood work, X-rays, mammograms, MRI or CAT scans  Vaccinations for children and adults  Flu shots and allergy shots  All types …

  2. USA, OH, Cincinnati | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - USA, OH, Cincinnati Optimal Methods for Notifying Clinicians About Epilepsy Surgery Patients Description This research prospectively evaluated a machine learning algorithm that identifies candidates for neurologic surgery to control epilepsy. Grant Number R21 HS024977 …

  3. In Conversation with...Atul Gawande, MD, MA, MPH | PSNet

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    September 01, 2007 - For example, bariatric surgeons do gastric bypass surgeries that in the last decade have exploded in

  4. Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing or Recurrent Throat Infection in Children (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tonsillectomy_executive.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing or Recurrent Throat Infection in Children 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 183 Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing or Recurrent Throat Infection in Children Executive Summary Introduction Tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865884/psn-pdf
    May 29, 2024 - Managing Complexity in Diagnosis: Life-threatening Complications after Gastric Bypass Surgery. May 29, 2024 Olson APJ. Managing Complexity in Diagnosis: Life-threatening Complications after Gastric Bypass Surgery. PSNet [internet]. 2024. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/managing-complexity-diagnosis-life-threatening-…

  6. Nurses' perceptions and experiences of communication in the operating theatre: a focus group interview. | PSNet

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    June 22, 2009 - Study Nurses' perceptions and experiences of communication in the operating theatre: a focus group interview. Citation Text: Nestel D, Kidd J. Nurses' perceptions and experiences of communication in the operating theatre: a focus group interview. BMC Nurs. 2006;5:1. Copy Citation …

  7. Supplemental-Sdm-Hp-Child-2158-5A (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HP/supplemental-sdm-hp-child-2158-5a.docx
    June 02, 2025 - CAHPS® Health Plan Survey 5.0 Supplemental Items: Shared Decisionmaking Population Version: Child Supplemental Items for the CAHPS® Health Plan Survey 5.0 Topic: Shared Decisionmaking Population Version: Child Language: English Users of the CAHPS® Health Plan Survey are free to incorporate supplemental items in …

  8. Some doctors questioning whether shorter shifts for interns are endangering patients. | PSNet

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    July 26, 2017 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Some doctors questioning whether shorter shifts for interns are endangering patients. Citation Text: Some doctors questioning whether shorter shifts for interns are endangering patients. Boodman SG. Kaiser Health News. July 9, 2013. Copy Citation …

  9. Lessons learned from the RaDonda Vaught ruling. | PSNet

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    April 26, 2023 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Lessons learned from the RaDonda Vaught ruling. Citation Text: Lessons learned from the RaDonda Vaught ruling. Bilski J. Outpatient Surgery. February 2023;16-21 Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Download PDF …

  10. When the bone flap hits the floor. | PSNet

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    March 12, 2025 - Study When the bone flap hits the floor. Citation Text: Jankowitz BT, Kondziolka DS. When the bone flap hits the floor. Neurosurgery. 2006;59(3):585-90; discussion 585-90. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMe…

  11. Final five: ASCs told to target patient safety. | PSNet

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    April 24, 2018 - Newspaper/Magazine Article Final five: ASCs told to target patient safety. Citation Text: Rollins G. Final five: ASCs told to target patient safety. Hospitals & health networks. 2007;81(12):53-4, 56, 1. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar PubMed BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNo…

  12. Patient Safety in Anesthetic Practice. | PSNet

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    June 15, 2011 - Book/Report Classic Patient Safety in Anesthetic Practice. Citation Text: Patient Safety in Anesthetic Practice. Morell RC; Eichhorn JH, eds. New York: Churchill Livingstone, 1997. ISBN: 9780443076824. Copy Citation Save Save to your libr…

  13. Lap Burn | PSNet

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    March 01, 2018 - Lap Burn Citation Text: Ball K. Lap Burn. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2004. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML EndNote 7 XML Endnote tagged PubMedId RIS Download Cita…

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    June 01, 2012 - Comanagement: Who's in Charge? June 1, 2012 Cheng HQ. Comanagement: Who's in Charge? PSNet [internet]. 2012. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/comanagement-whos-charge The Case A 77-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was admitted with a left hip fracture to the orthopedic surg…

  15. Anesthesiology Control Tower: Feedback Alerts to Supplement Treatment (ACTFAST) | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/anesthesiology-control-tower-feedback-alerts-supplement-treatment-actfast
    January 01, 2023 - Anesthesiology Control Tower: Feedback Alerts to Supplement Treatment (ACTFAST) Project Final Report ( PDF , 243.65 KB) Disclaimer Disclaimer The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily re…

  16. Procedural Mishap: Learning Curve? | PSNet

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    April 28, 2021 - Procedural Mishap: Learning Curve? Citation Text: Gibbs VC, Leape L. Procedural Mishap: Learning Curve?. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of Health and Human Services. 2003. Copy Citation Format: Google Scholar BibTeX EndNote X3 XML En…

  17. Is that solution for IV or irrigation?: Fluid administration errors in the operating room. | PSNet

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    January 29, 2021 - Is that solution for IV or irrigation?: Fluid administration errors in the operating room. Citation Text: Bohringer C. Is that solution for IV or irrigation?: Fluid administration errors in the operating room.. PSNet [internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, US Department of He…

  18. Antibiotic Audit Tool (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/tools/surgical-complication-prevention/antibiotic_audit.docx
    December 01, 2017 - Antibiotic Audit Tool Antibiotic Audit Tool Introduction Problem Statement Perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis is an important strategy to prevent surgical site infection. Appropriate selection, dosing, and redosing ensure that the antibiotic concentration in surgical site tissue is maintained above the minimum…

  19. Obesity (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
    December 01, 2014 - experiencing complications related to their obesity.17 Therefore, ReShape Duo will likely compete with these surgeries … ReShape Duo also could complement weight-loss surgeries in some patients. … invasive option for patients with obesity and could potentially be used as a bridge to certain bariatric surgeries … that clinicians and patients would be willing to accept a less invasive procedure than bariatric surgeries … generally agreed that patients would be managed similarly to those who have undergone certain bariatric surgeries

  20. Spotlight

    psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/spotlight_case_csf_leak_after_elective_spine_surgery_slides_-_final.pptx
    January 01, 2024 - Spotlight Spotlight Management of CSF Leaks After Elective Spine Surgery: Routine Laminectomy Leads to Fatal Discitis and Sepsis 1 Source and Credits This presentation is based on the December 2024 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case See the full article at https://psnet.ahrq.gov/webmm  CME credit is available  Comment…
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