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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-evaluation-consultant-surgeon-sleep-deprivation-and-outcomes-more-4000
October 19, 2022 - This prospective study found no additional risk of complications or mortality in cardiac surgery patients … This finding contradicts the results of an earlier study in general surgery patients. … March 29, 2023
Fast tracking in cardiac surgery: is it safe? … May 11, 2022
Starting elective cardiac surgery after 3 pm does not impact patient morbidity … July 6, 2011
Handover after pediatric heart surgery: a simple tool improves information
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/colorectal-surgery-preparation/research-protocol
December 01, 2019 - For elective right colon surgery?
For elective left colon surgery? … For elective rectal surgery? … Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery. … Bowel preparation or not for elective colorectal surgery. … Eskicioglu C, Forbes SS, Fenech DS, et al; Best Practice in General Surgery Committee.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/surgery?page=3
September 13, 2012 - Description
There are many reasons to have surgery. … Some surgeries, like heart surgery , can save your life. … This is called laparoscopic surgery. … Surgeons insert a thin tube with a camera to see, and use small tools to do the surgery. … There is almost always some pain with surgery.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/surgery?page=2
June 12, 2013 - Description
There are many reasons to have surgery. … Some surgeries, like heart surgery , can save your life. … This is called laparoscopic surgery. … Surgeons insert a thin tube with a camera to see, and use small tools to do the surgery. … There is almost always some pain with surgery.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/surgery?page=1
February 17, 2016 - Description
There are many reasons to have surgery. … Some surgeries, like heart surgery , can save your life. … This is called laparoscopic surgery. … Surgeons insert a thin tube with a camera to see, and use small tools to do the surgery. … There is almost always some pain with surgery.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/surgery?page=5
June 28, 2010 - Description
There are many reasons to have surgery. … Some surgeries, like heart surgery , can save your life. … This is called laparoscopic surgery. … Surgeons insert a thin tube with a camera to see, and use small tools to do the surgery. … There is almost always some pain with surgery.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/health-topics/surgery?page=4
May 02, 2011 - Description
There are many reasons to have surgery. … Some surgeries, like heart surgery , can save your life. … This is called laparoscopic surgery. … Surgeons insert a thin tube with a camera to see, and use small tools to do the surgery. … There is almost always some pain with surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/concept-analysis-wrong-site-surgery
June 11, 2014 - Review
Concept analysis: wrong-site surgery. … Concept analysis: wrong-site surgery. … November 15, 2023
Cognitive biases in surgery: systematic review. … August 8, 2018
Wrong-site surgery. … Medical/Surgical Nursing
Wrong-Site Surgery
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/surgery/modules/on-boarding/build-ssi-bundle-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Surgery patients whose preventive antibiotics were stopped at the right time (within 24 hours after surgery … Surgery patients who had hair removed from the surgical area before surgery using a safer method (electric … by the end of surgery; JH - 98%, Other - 99%. … Postoperative hyperglycemia is associated with an increased risk of SSI in general surgery patients. … Post-operative hyperglycemia is associated with increased risk of SSI in general surgery patients.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgical-skill-and-complication-rates-after-bariatric-surgery
August 02, 2015 - Surgical skill and complication rates after bariatric surgery. … January 31, 2013
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … April 22, 2009
Evaluation of critical incidents in general surgery. … About The Topic
Operating Room
Physicians
Quality and Safety Professionals
Educators
General … Surgery
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/bariatric-surgery/research
January 01, 2020 - Bariatric surgery leads to weight loss, but it is unclear whether surgery reduces conditions associated … for patients who underwent surgery and, for those who did not have surgery, as the date of plan enrollment … at surgery. … Comparison group without surgery. … versus those not receiving surgery).
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cutaneous-procedures-adverse-events-reporting-caper
April 22, 2020 - The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association and the Northwestern University Department … The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association and the Northwestern University Department … June 1, 2015
A national mixed-methods evaluation of preparedness for general surgery … December 13, 2023
Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture. … October 4, 2011
Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/surgical-procedure-grid-safety-and-operating-room-communication-multisite-surgery
June 17, 2014 - A Surgical Procedure Grid for Safety and Operating Room Communication in Multisite Surgery. … This commentary describes a tool developed to decrease confusion in plastic surgery . … February 10, 2021
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … April 9, 2013
Patient safety in plastic surgery. … Wrong-Site Surgery
Active Errors
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/nontechnical-skills-pediatric-surgery-factors-influencing-operative-performance
June 12, 2008 - Commentary
Nontechnical skills in pediatric surgery: factors influencing operative … Nontechnical skills in pediatric surgery: Factors influencing operative performance. … Nontechnical skills in pediatric surgery: Factors influencing operative performance. … January 20, 2015
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice. … Reflections on incident reporting in a department of pediatric surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/classification-and-detection-errors-minimally-invasive-surgery
June 17, 2014 - Review
Classification and detection of errors in minimally invasive surgery. … Classification and detection of errors in minimally invasive surgery. … Classification and detection of errors in minimally invasive surgery. … 2025
Predictive power of the "trigger tool" for the detection of adverse events in general … surgery: a multicenter observational validation study.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-overlapping-inpatient-orthopaedic-surgery-multicenter-study
April 24, 2018 - Study
Safety of overlapping inpatient orthopaedic surgery: a multicenter study. … Safety of Overlapping Inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery: A Multicenter Study. … Overlapping surgery is a controversial practice in which an attending surgeon performs more than one … Safety of Overlapping Inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery: A Multicenter Study. … March 12, 2025
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/composite-measures-profiling-hospitals-bariatric-surgery-performance
January 31, 2013 - Study
Composite measures for profiling hospitals on bariatric surgery performance … Composite measures for profiling hospitals on bariatric surgery performance. … This study used clinical registry data from the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative to develop a … Composite measures for profiling hospitals on bariatric surgery performance. … March 3, 2011
Readiness of US general surgery residents for independent practice.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-site-sinus-surgery-otolaryngology
July 30, 2014 - Study
Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … This survey of otolaryngologists found that many respondents had personal experience with wrong-site surgery … Wrong-site sinus surgery in otolaryngology. … August 18, 2010
Avoiding wrong site surgery: a systematic review.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detecting-adverse-events-dermatologic-surgery
June 10, 2013 - Review
Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … This review identifies existing dermatologic surgery adverse event (AE) reporting mechanisms, found … Detecting adverse events in dermatologic surgery. … August 2, 2015
Quantifying and characterizing adverse events in dermatologic surgery.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrqs-safety-program-ambulatory-surgery
January 24, 2018 - Book/Report
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … Citation Text:
AHRQ's Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery. … January 9, 2024
SOPS Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey: What You Need to Know. … for Users of the AHRQ Ambulatory Surgery Center Survey on Patient Safety Culture. … November 21, 2016
Safe Surgery Guide.