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201. Spotlight
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     January 01, 2024 - from a complicated case to a complex one; the endoscopy with dilation did not improve the patient’s symptoms … and she was admitted to the hospital for ongoing symptoms (nausea and vomiting) attributed to an apparently … These symptoms persisted and she was again managed supportively – by being placed on TPN – and she was … anatomic, postoperative complications alone to include other conditions that could contribute to her symptoms … As neurological symptoms become more prominent in the problem represent-ation and other aspects shift

202. False Assumptions Result in a Missed Pneumothorax after Bronchoscopy with Transbronchial Biopsy. | PSNet
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     March 15, 2023 - patients for post-procedural pneumothorax without routine chest radiography To understand that the symptoms … The patient recovered without change in respiratory symptoms or vital signs in the PACU. … with family members, with instructions to follow up “as needed,” as his vital signs and respiratory symptoms … Routine post-bronchoscopy CXRs rarely provide actionable information for patients without acute symptoms … If imaging is performed based on signs and symptoms, “peer network support” and other educational and

203. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 27, 2023 - The patient had been staying with his wife in a hotel, experiencing nightmares and depressive symptoms … stressor-related, anxiety, and adjustment disorders associated with sustained suicidal or psychotic symptoms … , or “acute on chronic” exacerbated psychiatric symptoms associated with the suicide attempt. … It is important to recall that amnestic symptoms and/or frank delirium due to hypoxia may be “additive … ” with the ongoing psychiatric symptoms that were https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/elopement#:~:text=Elopement

204. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 29, 2020 - In cases with severe neurologic symptoms, such as seizures or coma, the panel recommended use of a 10 … -minute infusion of 100 ml 3% saline, repeated up to two additional times until symptoms resolve, regardless … for severely symptomatic hyponatremic patients, followed by one additional bolus 20 minutes later if symptoms … persist.6 Patients with milder symptoms can be managed by administering 0.5-2.0 ml/kg/hr of 3% saline … over the first few hours, as this rate of rise in serum sodium is usually sufficient to alleviate symptoms

205. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 02, 2020 - During the following week, the patient’s symptoms continued, and he received evaluations from two additional … The next week, the patient returned with persistent foot symptoms, and yet another provider noted a … not have prevented a surgical procedure, the diagnostic errors produced repeated visits, continued symptoms … alter the clinical approach if the initial diagnostic and treatment plan fails to resolve a patient’s symptoms

206. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 26, 2024 - Does an app a day keep the doctor away? AI symptom checker applications, entrenched bias, and professional responsibility. June 26, 2024 Zawati M'n H, Lang M. Does an app a day keep the doctor away? AI symptom checker applications, entrenched bias, and professional responsibility. J Med Internet Res. 2024;26:e5034…

207. Mismanagement of Delirium | PSNet
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     February 13, 2014 - These symptoms suggest primarily Lewy body dementia (LBD) with additional vascular factors. … Early review of the patient's medical history and symptoms should have been conducted. … Behavioral symptoms provide insight into the experience of patients with dementia. … Pharmacological management should be conservative and used for severe agitation or psychotic symptoms … Meta-analysis of nonpharmacological interventions for neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia.

208. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2018 - started on intravenous fluids and broad spectrum antibiotics with some initial improvement in his symptoms … The clinical signs and symptoms are nonspecific, and there is no gold standard test that confirms the … to say in retrospect that sepsis was the inappropriate diagnosis in this case since the presenting symptoms … However, nearly 40% of patients with sepsis present with vague symptoms.(14) In addition, the patient … Identifying sepsis is challenging given that the clinical signs and symptoms are nonspecific and there

209. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     August 31, 2022 - The diagnostic and triage accuracy of digital and online symptom checker tools: a systematic review. August 31, 2022 Wallace W, Chan C, Chidambaram S, et al. The diagnostic and triage accuracy of digital and online symptom checker tools: a systematic review. NPJ Digit Med. 2022;5(1). doi:10.1038/s41746-022-00667-w.…

210. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 10, 2020 - 19 was detected in 3.8% of residents and 3.2% of staff; none of the residents reported significant symptoms

211. What is diagnostic safety? A review of safety science paradigms and rethinking paths to improving diagnosis. | PSNet
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     April 12, 2023 - April 14, 2021 Signs and symptoms to determine if a patient presenting in primary care

212. A "Weak" Response | PSNet
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     February 24, 2011 - The physician, attributing the symptoms to the new medication, instructed the patient to stop the hydrochlorothiazide … On reviewing the patient's symptoms and confirming with the patient's regular physician that the atrial … for a call back—ie, what the patient should do if the weakness persisted or increased, or what other symptoms

213. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2004 - health literacy, or may face bias and discrimination within the health care system.(2,3) Even when symptoms … can lead to a life view focused more on day- to-day survival than on seeking care for cancer warning symptoms … making about cancer screening and follow-up; provide information on cancer risks and interpretation of symptoms … Delay versus help seeking for breast cancer symptoms: a critical review of the literature on patient … Psychosocial factors and the response to cancer symptoms. In: Yancik R, Yates JW, eds.

214. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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     February 01, 2010 - Diabetes in Adolescents Both type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and T2DM present with symptoms of hyperglycemia … should begin at diagnosis for all patients Metformin is first-line pharmacotherapy for those with mild symptoms … and no ketosis For adolescents with more severe symptoms or uncontrolled hyperglycemia, insulin can … The Adolescent Patient In adolescent patients, reticence, conflicting information, or symptoms without … likely than adults to recognize or acknowledge pregnancy, even when seeking care for pregnancy-related symptoms

215. Rapid Mis-St(r)ep | PSNet
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     February 01, 2004 - pharyngitis is frequently difficult, in part because patients don't always present with classic signs and symptoms … .( 4,5 ) Moreover, presenting symptoms vary with the age of the patient.( 4 ) For example, this 5-year-old … A positive RADT should result in antibiotic therapy for patients with consistent signs and symptoms. … The physician appropriately advised the parent to return if the child's symptoms worsened. … Take-Home Points Because of variable symptoms and microbiologic factors, the diagnosis and appropriate

216. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2013 - patient was started on steroid and cyclophosphamide therapy and discharged after improvement in his symptoms … Over the next month, the patient continued to feel well without a recurrence of his symptoms; however … Accompanying neurological symptoms, including word-finding difficulties as reported here, are generally … Vasculitis was a parsimonious explanation for all of the patient's recent symptoms, so it was reasonable … of rare symptoms/diseases Streamline triage to diagnostic experts Using Internet search engines

217. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 29, 2024 - from a complicated case to a complex one; the endoscopy with dilation did not improve the patient’s symptoms … and she was admitted to the hospital for ongoing symptoms (nausea and vomiting) attributed to an apparently … , but now also developed difficulty with ambulation, altered mental status, and other neurological symptoms … These symptoms persisted and she was again managed supportively – by being placed on TPN – and she was … As neurological symptoms become more prominent in the problem representation and other aspects shift

218. From Possible to Probable to Sure to Wrong—Premature Closure and Anchoring in a Complicated Case | PSNet
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     October 02, 2013 - patient was started on steroid and cyclophosphamide therapy and discharged after improvement in his symptoms … Over the next month, the patient continued to feel well without a recurrence of his symptoms; however … Accompanying neurological symptoms, including word-finding difficulties as reported here, are generally … (e.g., hearing their eyes move) or unusual constellations of symptoms Lack of specialized knowledge … of rare symptoms/diseases Streamline triage to diagnostic experts Using Internet search engines

219. Don't Push | PSNet
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     March 02, 2011 - It would be helpful to know whether she was already experiencing psychotic symptoms prior to admission … A recent onset of psychosis without organic symptoms would be much less worrisome. … Had psychotic symptoms alone been present during the evaluation or right after admission, it would have … The rapid improvement suggests that the psychotic symptoms were not related to underlying schizophrenia … Extrapyramidal symptoms due to dopamine-blocking agents in patients with AIDS encephalopathy.

220. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     July 17, 2024 - A symptom-checker for adult patients visiting an interdisciplinary emergency care center and the safety of patient self-triage: real-life prospective evaluation. July 17, 2024 Meer A, Rahm P, Schwendinger M, et al. A symptom-checker for adult patients visiting an interdisciplinary emergency care center and the saf…