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21. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73966/psn-pdf
    October 13, 2021 - Prescribing errors with low-molecular-weight heparins. … Prescribing errors with low-molecular-weight heparins. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prescribing-errors-low-molecular-weight-heparins Anticoagulants, such as … low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), are known to be high-risk for adverse drug events. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prescribing-errors-low-molecular-weight-heparins https://psnet.ahrq.gov/

22. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    September 06, 2023 - Weight estimation for drug dose calculations in the prehospital setting - a systematic review. … Weight estimation for drug dose calculations in the prehospital setting - a systematic review. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weight-estimation-drug-dose-calculations-prehospital-setting-systematic-review … Inaccurate estimations of patient weight can lead to medication errors in the prehospital period. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weight-estimation-drug-dose-calculations-prehospital-setting-systematic-review

23. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    July 26, 2023 - Weight stigma and barriers to effective obesity care. July 26, 2023 Puhl RM. … Weight stigma and barriers to effective obesity care. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weight-stigma-and-barriers-effective-obesity-care Implicit biases and stigma … The authors propose several strategies to reduce weight stigma in health care, including stigma-reduction … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weight-stigma-and-barriers-effective-obesity-care https://psnet.ahrq.gov

24. Spotlight Case July 2008 (ppt file)
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    March 01, 2013 - A triage nurse took the patient's vital signs, including her weight, and escorted her and the parents … of 25 kg rather than her true weight of 25 lbs (11.3 kg). … Drug Saf. 2004;27:661-670. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15230647 Weight-Based Dosing For … dosing” * * Weight-Based Dosing Errors USP’S MEDMARX database illustrated risk inherent in weight-based … to expected weight in real-time to capture obvious discrepancies for the data-entry user * *

25. The impact of an electronic alert to reduce the risk of co-prescription of low molecular weight heparins and direct oral anticoagulants. | PSNet
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    August 17, 2022 - The impact of an electronic alert to reduce the risk of co-prescription of low molecular weight … The impact of an electronic alert to reduce the risk of co-prescription of low molecular weight heparins … Researchers assessed prescribers’ actions following an alert for new prescriptions of Low Molecular Weight … The impact of an electronic alert to reduce the risk of co-prescription of low molecular weight heparins

26. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    December 13, 2023 - Some doctors are ditching the scale, saying focusing on weight drives misdiagnoses. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/some-doctors-are-ditching-scale-saying-focusing-weight-drives-misdiagnoses … This article discusses how clinician emphasis on patient weight can distract from effective care decisions … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/some-doctors-are-ditching-scale-saying-focusing-weight-drives-misdiagnoses … ongoing-nightmare-people-obesity-face-major-obstacles-when-seeking-medical-care https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weight-stigma-and-barriers-effective-obesity-care

27. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    April 19, 2023 - Person-first treatment strategies: weight bias and impact on mental health of people living with obesity … Person-first treatment strategies: weight bias and impact on mental health of people living with obesity … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/person-first-treatment-strategies-weight-bias-and-impact-mental-health-people … suggestions for person-first language, and ways for clinicians to engage patients in discussions about their weight … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/person-first-treatment-strategies-weight-bias-and-impact-mental-health-people-living-obesity

28. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    July 06, 2022 - The impact of an electronic alert to reduce the risk of co- prescription of low molecular weight heparins … The impact of an electronic alert to reduce the risk of co-prescription of low molecular weight heparins … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-electronic-alert-reduce-risk-co-prescription-low-molecular-weight … Researchers assessed prescribers’ actions following an alert for new prescriptions of Low Molecular Weight … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-electronic-alert-reduce-risk-co-prescription-low-molecular-weight-heparins-and-direct

29. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2013 - Identify strategies for reducing weight-based dosing medication errors. … of 25 kg rather than her true weight of 25 lb (11.3 kg). … This standard of pediatric practice is called "weight-based dosing." … weight in real time. … CPOE systems have decreased dosing error rates associated with weight-based dosing.

30. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 26, 2021 - Norepinephrine was incorrectly programmed into the infusion pump for a weight-based dose of 0.5 mcg/ … rely upon non- weight-based dosing. … The critical chain of events began when the ordering physician selected the non- weight-based dosing … non-weight-based) of norepinephrine is more efficacious or safe. … Take-Home Points Dosing strategies for norepinephrine can be weight-based (mcg/kg/min) or non-weight-based

31. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2017 - Comparative performance of pediatric weight estimation techniques: a human factor errors analysis. … Comparative performance of pediatric weight estimation techniques: a human factor errors analysis. … Estimating weights in time-sensitive situations can lead to misdosing of weight-based medications. … This prospective study of seven common weight-estimation techniques found that none were uniformly … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-frequency-and-risk-weight-entry-errors-pediatrics https://psnet.ahrq.gov

32. Effect of a weight-based prescribing method within an electronic health record on prescribing errors. | PSNet
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    September 11, 2013 - Study Effect of a weight-based prescribing method within an electronic health record … Effect of a weight-based prescribing method within an electronic health record on prescribing errors. … An automated weight-based calculator within a computerized provider order entry system reduced prescribing … Effect of a weight-based prescribing method within an electronic health record on prescribing errors.

33. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 09, 2017 - Assessing frequency and risk of weight entry errors in pediatrics. … Assessing Frequency and Risk of Weight Entry Errors in Pediatrics. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-frequency-and-risk-weight-entry-errors-pediatrics Weight-based … Investigators used a trigger tool to detect weight-entry errors in the electronic health record. … These findings suggest that a weight- entry trigger tool can identify pediatric patients at risk for

34. Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose | PSNet
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    March 15, 2023 - Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose … Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose … Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose … Her vital signs were normal and her weight was documented as 15.8 kg and height as 96 cm. … in the EHR, resulting in a documented weight of 96 kg and a height of 15.8 cm.

35. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    February 16, 2022 - Weight-based Medication Errors in Children. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weight-based-medication-errors-children Weight-calculation errors can result … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weight-based-medication-errors-children https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interventions-reduce-pediatric-prescribing-errors-professional-healthcare-settings-systematic

36. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    November 25, 2009 - Effect of a weight-based prescribing method within an electronic health record on prescribing errors … Effect of a weight-based prescribing method within an electronic health record on prescribing errors … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-weight-based-prescribing-method-within-electronic-health-record- … prescribing-errors An automated weight-based calculator within a computerized provider order entry … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-weight-based-prescribing-method-within-electronic-health-record-prescribing-errors

37. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    February 05, 2018 - Evidence-based Recommendations for Best Practices in Weight Loss Surgery.  … February 5, 2018 Expert Panel on Weight Loss Surgery, Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/expert-panel-weight-loss-surgery-betsy-lehman-center-patient-safety-and- … medical-error A report from an expert panel convened to study surgical weight loss programs and procedures … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/expert-panel-weight-loss-surgery-betsy-lehman-center-patient-safety-and-medical-error

38. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    May 05, 2021 - https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fatal-mistakes-why-do-ten-fold-medication-errors-children-keep-happening Weight-based … fatal-mistakes-why-do-ten-fold-medication-errors-children-keep-happening https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/pediatric-weight-errors-and-resultant-medication-dosing-errors-emergency-department … psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/life-threatening-infant-overdose-sodium-chloride https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-weight-based-prescribing-method-within-electronic-health-record-prescribing-errors … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-weight-based-prescribing-method-within-electronic-health-record-prescribing-errors

39. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    July 27, 2011 - Error in body weight estimation leads to inadequate parenteral anticoagulation. … Error in body weight estimation leads to inadequate parenteral anticoagulation. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/error-body-weight-estimation-leads-inadequate-parenteral-anticoagulation … anticoagulant medications was common in the emergency department due to inaccurate estimation of body weight … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/error-body-weight-estimation-leads-inadequate-parenteral-anticoagulation

40. Methods used to obtain pediatric patient weights, their accuracy and associated drug dosing errors in 142 simulated prehospital pediatric patient encounters. | PSNet
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    March 01, 2023 - Inaccurate assessment of pediatric patient weight can lead to medication dosing errors. … simulated pediatric scenarios, pre-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) crews obtained patient weight … November 1, 2023 Weight estimation for drug dose calculations in the prehospital setting … August 9, 2023 The effect of documenting patient weight in kilograms on pediatric medication