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1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   December 01, 2007 - The infant was treated with topical ointment; no surgical intervention was necessary. … as a treatment option remains common in clinical practice. … evidence in the form of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to support the use of topical thermal therapy … In other words, thermal therapy has a relatively narrow therapeutic window-the difference between a … It is time that the use of unregulated local heat therapy disappeared from the therapeutic armamentarium

2. Too Hot For Comfort | PSNet
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   May 19, 2015 - as a treatment option remains common in clinical practice. … evidence in the form of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to support the use of topical thermal therapy … demonstrates that this treatment does carry risks. … In other words, thermal therapy has a relatively narrow therapeutic window-the difference between a " … It is time that the use of unregulated local heat therapy disappeared from the therapeutic armamentarium

3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2008 - She and her oncologist decided to begin systemic chemotherapy that would involve 6 cycles of treatment … The patient arrived for her first day of treatment. … Scheduled chemotherapy treatment often must be delayed, which may set back treatment and lead to psychological … A prospective study of topical dimethyl sulfoxide for treating anthracycline extravasation. … Topical dimethylsulfoxide for the prevention of soft tissue injury after extravasation of vesicant cytotoxic

4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   April 01, 2010 - He was treated with "conservative" therapy after his platelet count was found to be normal and discharged … Topical vasoconstrictors are often effective in slowing, if not stopping, bleeding from the anterior … They are often administered with a topical anesthetic to facilitate the examination. … specific bleeding source should be precisely identified as this allows for appropriate and targeted therapy … Economic analysis of the treatment of posterior epistaxis. Am J Rhinol. 2005;19:79-82.

5. Chemotherapy Extravasation | PSNet
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   September 24, 2010 - She and her oncologist decided to begin systemic chemotherapy that would involve 6 cycles of treatment … The patient arrived for her first day of treatment. … Scheduled chemotherapy treatment often must be delayed, which may set back treatment and lead to psychological … A prospective study of topical dimethyl sulfoxide for treating anthracycline extravasation. … Topical dimethylsulfoxide for the prevention of soft tissue injury after extravasation of vesicant cytotoxic

6. Nosy Business | PSNet
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   March 01, 2007 - He was treated with "conservative" therapy after his platelet count was found to be normal and discharged … Topical vasoconstrictors are often effective in slowing, if not stopping, bleeding from the anterior … They are often administered with a topical anesthetic to facilitate the examination. … specific bleeding source should be precisely identified as this allows for appropriate and targeted therapy … Economic analysis of the treatment of posterior epistaxis. Am J Rhinol. 2005;19:79-82.

7. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2016 - Other examples of injuries due to acute acid–base irritation are those caused by topical applications … of phenol (in industry and medical peels as well as verruca wart therapy), and those caused by inadvertent … The epidemiology, mechanisms, prevention, decontamination, and treatment of acute chemical burns have … Evidence-based treatment is also difficult to define. … Chemical Skin Injury: Mechanisms, Prevention, Decontamination, Treatment.

8. Inadvertent Use of More Potent Acid Leads to Burn | PSNet
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   November 01, 2023 - Other examples of injuries due to acute acid–base irritation are those caused by topical applications … of phenol (in industry and medical peels as well as verruca wart therapy), and those caused by inadvertent … Evidence-based treatment is also difficult to define. … Chemical Skin Injury: Mechanisms, Prevention, Decontamination, Treatment. … October 6, 2016 New technologies in radiation therapy: ensuring patient safety, radiation

9. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   August 01, 2009 - The patient was unable to ambulate due to pain and developed nausea related to her narcotic therapy. … Therapy for acute HZ is often of minimal benefit. … duration of the HZ rash (8-10), while certain antiepileptics, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, and topical … treatments can decrease the pain of postherpetic neuralgia. … , despite aggressive use of therapies.(11) https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references https://psnet.ahrq.gov

10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2014 - One week of appropriate H. pylori treatment resulted in no improvement in symptoms; in fact, the patient … Consequently, the risks associated with ARV "polypharmacy" are compounded by the treatments associated … In addition, practicing medicine unaware of therapies given by a patient's other providers negates the … Formally communicate and review your therapeutic measures with both patients and your colleagues. … Cushing's syndrome induced by topical steroids used for the treatment of non-bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma

11. Hiding in Plain Sight | PSNet
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    April 24, 2019 - Therapy for acute HZ is often of minimal benefit. … duration of the HZ rash ( 8-10 ), while certain antiepileptics, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, and topical … treatments can decrease the pain of postherpetic neuralgia. … , despite aggressive use of therapies.( 11 ) A live attenuated VZV vaccine was approved several years … Acyclovir with and without prednisone for the treatment of herpes zoster.

12. CYP450 Drugs: Expect the Unexpected | PSNet
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    October 19, 2022 - One week of appropriate H. pylori treatment resulted in no improvement in symptoms; in fact, the patient … Consequently, the risks associated with ARV "polypharmacy" are compounded by the treatments associated … In addition, practicing medicine unaware of therapies given by a patient's other providers negates the … Formally communicate and review your therapeutic measures with both patients and your colleagues. … Cushing's syndrome induced by topical steroids used for the treatment of non-bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma

13. More Treatment—Better Care? | PSNet
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    August 11, 2021 - She received six treatments over 12 days, then another two treatments a week later. … The patient's indwelling catheter remained in for the entire course of therapy. … treatments are only indicated for relapse. … Therapies such as plasmapheresis can lessen the symptoms of GBS. … asymptomatic stenoses ( 18 ) Procedure not shown to be beneficial No benefit compared to medical therapy

14. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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    February 01, 2010 - She complained that her acne had worsened and requested treatment for it. … She was prescribed a topical cream for acne and her insulin was increased slightly. … adolescence and is associated with a two-fold increased risk of pregnancy Adherence to Treatment

15. Microsoft PowerPoint - FINAL Spotlight_Falls in Skilled Nursing Units_04.12.2023.pptx (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2023 - provider was aware of the falls, came to examine the patient multiple times, and ordered physical therapy … evaluation and treatment … recommended a trial of discontinuing oral quetiapine, lorazepam, and tramadol, but continuing a compounded topical … Her PCP ordered physical therapy and a psychiatric evaluation for her dementia- associated agitation … interventions to help to get her out of the room to activities she might enjoy, and deprescribing the topical

16. A Loss of Trust and a Missed Diagnosis | PSNet
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    October 31, 2023 - Describe evidence-based first line treatments for low back pain and assess the appropriate role of opioid … visit with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and conservative home measures (including exercise, topical … chronic, slowly progressive condition for which the risk of opioid therapy may exceed the modest therapeutic … The labeling of a patient as ‘drug-seeking’ can shatter trust and rupture therapeutic relationships. … Noninvasive treatments for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain: a clinical practice guideline

17. Patients who die by suicide: a study of treatment patterns and patient safety incidents in Norway. | PSNet
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    April 20, 2022 - Study Patients who die by suicide: a study of treatment patterns and patient safety … Patients who die by suicide: a study of treatment patterns and patient safety incidents in Norway. … This study examined treatment patterns among patients undergoing inpatient or outpatient psychiatric … treatment who died by suicide. … Patients who die by suicide: a study of treatment patterns and patient safety incidents in Norway.

18. Racial and ethnic disparities in the treatment of chronic pain. | PSNet
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    December 16, 2020 - Review Racial and ethnic disparities in the treatment of chronic pain. … Racial and ethnic disparities in the treatment of chronic pain. … This literature review identified an adverse association between non-White race and treatment of chronic … Racial and ethnic disparities in the treatment of chronic pain. … May 30, 2019 Association of differences in treatment intensification, missed visits,

19. Failure to Ensure Patient Safety Leads to Patient Falls in Nursing Homes. | PSNet
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    August 14, 2024 - care provider was aware of the falls, came to examine the patient multiple times, and ordered physical therapy … evaluation and treatment. … recommended a trial of discontinuing oral quetiapine, lorazepam, and tramadol, but continuing a compounded topical … Her PCP ordered physical therapy and a psychiatric evaluation for her dementia-associated agitation. … interventions to help to get her out of the room to activities she might enjoy, and deprescribing the topical

20. Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis. | PSNet
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    September 22, 2021 - Toolkit Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis. … Citation Text: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal Sepsis. … Cite Citation Citation Text: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment