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21. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-children-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Mild signs and symptoms of otitis media are otalgia for less than 48 hours and a temperature of less … Severe signs and symptoms include ill appearance, moderate to severe otalgia, otalgia lasting at least … Ibuprofen or acetaminophen for ear pain and/or fever can help alleviate symptoms. … If symptoms appear, an emergency room referral is warranted for further assessment. … The patient handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of acute otitis media.

22. Acute Sinusitis (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - Antibiotics should be considered for sinusitis if any of the following criteria are met: ‒ Persistent symptoms … : at least 10 days of symptoms without improvement ‒ Worsening symptoms: typical viral upper respiratory … tract infection symptoms that appear to improve followed by the onset of worsening sinus symptoms … after 5–6 days ‒ Severe symptoms: at least 3-4 days of temperatures ≥ 102°F and purulent nasal discharge … Followup • Patients should expect to have sinusitis symptoms improve over a week to 10 days.

23. PowerPoint Presentation
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-UTI-slides.pptx
    June 01, 2021 - Recognize the signs and symptoms of a suspected UTI that should be reported to and discussed by the health … These are signs and symptoms of a UTI. Determine if she has an indwelling urinary catheter. … Ask her about signs and symptoms of infection. Good choice.  … Contact the practitioner with vitals, symptoms, and your assessment. Good choice. … Be sure to mention that you asked about signs and symptoms that could suggest a UTI.

24. Acute Otitis Media (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new-onset ear drainage (otorrhea) with signs and symptoms … of middle-ear inflammation (e.g., ear pain, fever) • Severe symptoms include ill appearance, moderate … Duration5,7,8 • <2 years old or severe symptoms at any age: 10 days • 2–5 years: 7 days • ≥6 years … Bilateral AOM Without Otorrhea and Without Severe Symptoms Unilateral AOM Without Otorrhea … and Without Severe Symptoms <6 months Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics 6 months

25. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections – Slides
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    September 01, 2022 - ASB and UTI AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care 4 Symptoms of Urinary … pain Pyelonephritis: infection of the kidney Symptoms: fever and flank pain (in addition to the … symptoms of cystitis) ASB and UTI AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care … are unlikely to be the result of a UTI in the absence of urinary symptoms. … Lack of association between bacteriuria and symptoms in the elderly.

26. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-UTI.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents Signs & Symptoms … � Dysuria OR � Fever (>100°F or >2°F above baseline) AND at least one of the following symptoms … UCx results, if resident appears ill � If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms … document care” or “test of cure” � For mental status changes (without vital sign changes or urinary symptoms … No. 17(21)-0029 June 2021 Signs & Symptoms of a UTI References

27. Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/management-SSTI-8x10-pocket-cards.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - Lotion Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections • Wound care • Elevate legs Mild systemic symptoms … : • Doxycycline (PO) or TMP-SMX (PO) for 5–7 days Moderate/severe symptoms: • Vancomycin (IV) … Incision and Drainage Purulent Send fluid for culture • Bilateral • Minimal or chronic symptoms … tachycardic, hypotensive • Rapidly spreading Nonpurulent • Acute onset • Unilateral • Systemic symptoms

28. 6 Tk1 T5-Suspect A Urinary Tract Infection Brochure Ma Coalition Final (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T5-Suspect_a_Urinary_Tract_Infection_brochure_MA_Coalition_final.pdf
    June 18, 2015 - What are the specific symptoms of a UTI? … These symptoms may or may not be accompanied by fever. … What about other symptoms, such as confusion or a sudden change in behavior? … UTI is less likely without the specific symptoms listed above. … In the past, when a urine specimen tested positive — even when no symptoms of infection were present

29. Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-m.html
    October 01, 2020 - Choice 1: Patient voids within 6 hours and no symptoms. … Repeat postvoid bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician, or; Bladder … Repeat postvoid bladder scan once every 6 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. … Repeat bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician, or; Bladder scan. … Repeat bladder scan once every 6 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician.

30. Urinary Tract Infections (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - Tract Infections Diagnosis • First, ask about symptoms … , suprapubic pain o Pyelonephritis: fever, flank pain o Sending a urine culture in the absence of symptoms … pregnancy or in patients who will undergo urologic procedures involving mucosal bleeding1 • Second, if symptoms … and adult women with acute cystitis can be treated without testing given the strong correlation of symptoms … Treatment • Do not start antibiotics for a positive UA or urine culture without asking about symptoms

31. Influenza (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - therapy.2,3 • If there is not a high prevalence of influenza during flu season, test patients with flu symptoms … • Antivirals are most effective if initiated within 48 hours of symptoms. … • For patients improving from influenza who develop new fevers or symptoms of illness, consider an … Flu Symptoms & Diagnosis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Influenza (Flu). … https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/index.html. Accessed June 22, 2022. 3.

32. Appendix M. Example of a Nurse-Driven Protocol for Catheter Removal (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/cauti-tools/implementation-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-m.docx
    August 03, 2015 - Patient voids within 6 hours and no symptoms. … Observe Patient voids within 6 hours but has symptoms of abdominal fullness or discomfort. … Repeat postvoid bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. … Repeat postvoid bladder scan once every 6 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. … Repeat bladder scan within 2 hours if symptoms persist and contact physician. Bladder scan.

33. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/ASB-UTI-facilitator-guide.pdf
    November 01, 2019 - Common symptoms of cystitis are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain. … Common symptoms of pyelonephritis are fever and flank pain. … Common symptoms of catheter-associated urinary tract infection, or CAUTI, are fever and suprapubic … In a study in which 72 elderly residents without traditional UTI symptoms were questioned about symptoms … Remember, urine cultures should be sent when a patient has signs and symptoms of UTI.

34. Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Long-Term Care Residents (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-8x11-UTI.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - � Dysuria OR � Fever (>100°F or >2°F above baseline) AND at least one of the following symptoms … Send a Urinalysis and Urine Culture: � If the urine is foul smelling or cloudy, without other urinary symptoms … document care” or “test of cure” � For mental status changes (without vital sign changes or urinary symptoms … UCx results, if resident appears ill � If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms … , modify antibiotics or start antibiotics (if not receiving active antibiotics) Signs & Symptoms

35. Applying Human Factors to Make it Easier for Clinicians to Do Their Jobs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/funding/grantee-profiles/grtprofile-miller.html
    August 01, 2022 - The potential for a CVD diagnostic error can begin as soon as women describe their symptoms, according … Some updated materials may include symptoms more commonly described by women, such as pain in the neck … But even an expanded list of symptoms can create a certain level of ambiguity, Dr. Miller notes. … For example, one professional group recently labeled symptoms more commonly affecting women as “atypical … “No, those symptoms are not atypical, they are just how women present symptoms.”

36. CHIPRA 194: Section 6, Tables 13-14 (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-194-section-6-tables-13-14.pdf
    April 17, 2019 - CHIPRA 194: Section 6, Tables 13-14 Table 13: Contingency Table for Presence of Signs or Symptoms of … Increased Intracranial Pressure in Administrative Claims and Charts Signs or Symptoms of Increased … Intracranial Pressure Based on Chart Review Present Absent Total Signs or symptoms of increased

37. Part 3: National Quality Strategy Priority—Effective Treatment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part3-nqs5.html
    June 01, 2018 - Doctor Visits for Chronic Joint Symptoms Adults with chronic joint symptoms who have ever seen a doctor … or other health professional for joint symptoms, by race, 2009-2013, and by insurance, Blacks, 2013 … Overall: In 2013, 72% of adults with chronic joint symptoms reported seeing a doctor or other health … professional for joint symptoms. … Blacks were more likely than Whites to report seeing a doctor or other health professional for joint symptoms

38. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Slide 7 Moment 1: Diagnosis SAY: You should suspect influenza in patients with typical symptoms if … Slide 8 Moment 1: Diagnosis SAY: The most common symptoms of influenza are fever, headache, sore … with more severe symptoms like high fever, decreased appetite, and progressive cough. … RSV symptoms peak around day 5 of illness and start to improve by 7–10 days. … The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of Influenza and RSV.

39. Minimum Criteria for Antibiotics Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/determine-whether-to-treat/antibiotic-tool.html
    September 01, 2017 - Urine cultures should not be used to identify UTIs in the absence of symptoms. … appropriate to initiate empirical antibiotic therapy; but for all other symptoms … Deeper infections such as bursitis may present with similar signs/symptoms. … Yes 19 No 24 What symptoms does the resident have? … Yes 22 No 24 What symptoms does the resident have?

40. Safe Medication Administration: Magnesium Sulfate | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/tool-safe-mgso4.html
    July 01, 2023 - of labor progression, worsening signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, magnesium toxicity, and fluid overload … Symptoms Magnesium Level (mg/dl) Normal adult values 1.7–2.4 Therapeutic range 5-9 Loss of … Provide instructions for reporting signs and symptoms to nursing staff. … Signs/symptoms of magnesium toxicity, worsening pre-signs or symptoms of eclampsia, or progression of … Explain expected therapeutic effects, and discuss likely side effects, and symptoms of toxicity that