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121. Mrsa-Screening-2010 Executive (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - particularly central line–associated bloodstream infection, ventilator- associated pneumonia, and surgical … Key Question 3B Among ambulatory or hospitalized patients, what are the effects of screening surgical … -28 described screening of surgical patients for MRSA compared with no screening. … MRSA Surgical Site Infection One good quality CCS study27 reported on MRSA SSI. … MRSA Surgical Site Infection One CCS study30 addressed this outcome.

122. Patient-Monitoring-Systems-Appendix-C (xls file)
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     January 01, 2024 - Detection of Deteriorating Patients on Surgical Wards Outside the ICU by an Automated MEWS-Based Early … Use of the Modified Early Warning Score by Medical-Surgical Nurses to Initiate the Rapid Response Team … wireless monitoring of vital signs on clinical outcomes: a propensity-matched observational study of surgical … and Medical NR NR Miles, 2023 No NR 14 months US Pre-post NR 1 Adult 198 Surgical patients NR NR Na … , 2021 No NR March 2013 to December 2019 South Korea Pre-post Academic 1 Adult 1596 Surgical and Medical

123. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     November 08, 2011 - strategies such as reducing pressure with various support surfaces, wound debridement and cleansing, surgical … to be reviewed include support surfaces, nutritional supplements, wound dressings, biologic agents, surgical … ; therapies that address local wound care (e.g., absorbent wound dressings and biological agents); surgical … Because surgical outcomes are heavily influenced by individual surgeons, local practice patterns, and … We will also include studies that provide direct, head-to-head comparisons of different surgical techniques

124. Comparative Effectiveness of Core-Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Breast Lesions | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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125. Comparative Effectiveness of Core-Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Breast Lesions | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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126. Hemorrhage-Postpartum Executive (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2015 - Surgical Interventions The effectiveness of surgical interventions varied. … Combined Approaches Three studies examined a combination of medical and surgical interventions for … In the two studies that compared medical and surgical approaches, hospital readmission and repeat surgical … Ligation Surgical injury Insufficient High study limitations and imprecision in 2 studies. … Procedures and surgical interventions also differed across studies.

127. Chronic-urinary-retention-protocol (pdf file)
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     November 19, 2012 - Table 1 lists the various surgical and nonsurgical treatments for CUR. … Treatments for chronic urinary retention Intervention Catheterization Surgical interventions … effect that resolves when drug treatment is stopped or reduced • CUR attributable to a medical or surgical … Chronic Urinary Retention Treatment Final Health Outcomes ·∙ Catheterization ·∙ AUR ·∙ Surgical … scores ·∙ Mean ch anges in urinary ·∙ Hospitalizations or symptom or QoL scores (KQ 2) surgical

128. EHC Research Protocol: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2019 - Initially reserved for the sickest, highest-risk surgical patients, drainage and antibiotic treatment … In contrast, a lower threshold for both elective and emergency surgical intervention continues to be … We do not expect to include surgical interventions in this network meta-analysis since we expect the … Trends in Hospital Admission and Surgical Procedures Following ED visits for Diverticulitis. … The surgical management of acute diverticulitis. Med J Aust. 1963 May 25;50(1):780-2.

129. Topic 0614 Tonsillectomy NSD FINAL CC (pdf file)
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     October 23, 2014 - pressure (CPAP) or no intervention Outcome(s): Improvement in sleep, improved quality of life (QoL), or surgical … submit-a-suggestion-for-research/how-are-research- topics-chosen/.) § Tonsillectomy is the third most common ambulatory surgical

130. Atrial-Fibrillation-Addendum-140619 (pdf file)
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     June 19, 2014 - • The two comparisons (1) “Surgical Maze vs. … Surgery Alone or in Combination with AADs or Catheter Ablation” were combined in a new category called “Surgical … tions Symptoms/ Control of AF Symptoms Mixed Embolic Events Including Stroke) Events Surgical

131. Obesity (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2015 - However, morbidly obese patients who are at high surgical risk (e.g., unstable angina, acute heart … ReShape Medical submits PMA application to FDA for non-surgical weight loss device. [internet]. … Medical and surgical management of obesity including anorexiants. Policy number: 379. … Surgical management of morbid obesity. Policy #: 053. [internet]. … Bariatric surgery: surgical treatment for severe obesity. Policy number: CLPD-0423-012.

132. Renal-Cancer Executive (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2016 - Surgical removal (either radical or partial nephrectomy) is the gold standard for the treatment of … bGrade III: Requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological intervention. 1. … The majority of nondiagnostic biopsies were found to correspond with malignant surgical pathology … bGrade III: Requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological intervention. 1. … Second, a standardized definition of surgical competence or expertise is needed.

133. Environmental, Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Hospital Resources to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections (pdf file)
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     April 16, 2024 - Our secondary interest will be on surgical devices, scopes, and other products that are available to … Secondary interest: Other devices/items used during hospital care, including but not limited to: surgical … resistant organism; NA: Not applicable; PPE: Personal protective equipment; SR: Systematic review; SSI: Surgical … Chemical disinfection of medical and surgical materials. In: Lawrence C, Block SS, eds. … suit OR suits)) OR respirator* OR shield* OR 'shoe cover*' OR splashshield* OR 'splash shield*' OR 'surgical

134. Core Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for Diagnosis of Breast Lesions — An Update to the 2009 Report | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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135. Core Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for Diagnosis of Breast Lesions: An Update to the 2009 Report | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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136. Cancer-Pancreas Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     August 09, 2013 - diagnosis, approximately 80 to 85 percent of cases are unresectable (i.e., too advanced to permit surgical … Most cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, precluding surgical resection.1 For localized disease … These criteria continue to evolve, as surgical techniques advance and more tumors are deemed resectable … In this context, the only gold standard is surgical findings. … least experience Diagnostic accuracy as determined by surgical findings and/or clinical followup

137. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     November 09, 2011 - Pressure ulcer prevention  Promoting a culture of safety  Universal protocol/preoperative checklist (surgical … general strategy (not just for specific indications)  Simulator-based training  prevention of surgical … items left inside patient (surgical safety)  Medication administration  Human factors – as a … death or serious injury associated with prolonged fluoroscopy with cumulative dose  Death among surgical

138. Making Healthcare Safer IV: Summary of Findings, 2023-2024 (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2024 - Use of Report Cards and Outcome Measurements To Improve the Safety of Surgical Care ............... … Use of Report Cards and Outcome Measurements To Improve the Safety of Surgical Care 10a. … o The TEP recognized that surgical report cards by themselves cannot produce improvements in patient … the use of report cards and outcomes measurements in surgical care. … Use of Report Cards and Outcome Measurements To Improve the Safety of Surgical Care 10a.

139. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (Amended) (pdf file)
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     July 02, 2020 - What is the effectiveness of respirators (e.g., N95) versus facemasks (surgical) versus cloth masks … nonviral infection; nonrespiratory infection Intervention/exposure: • Include: N95 respirators, surgical … Effectiveness of N95 respirators versus surgical masks against influenza: A systematic review and meta-analysis

140. Association Between Outcomes and Dental Services in People Receiving Treatments That Cause Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Rapid Response Review (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2025 - Both included RCTs were conducted in Europe, compared wound closure surgical techniques in osteoporosis … Emphasis is placed on avoiding surgical procedures if possible, such as tooth extractions, endodontic … surgical procedures or placement of dental implants. … Indicated treatments included non-surgical procedures (e.g. restorative dentistry, endodontics, and … Some investigators have assessed the impact of non-surgical management of wound care in patients with