Conflict and catastrophe medicine : a practical guide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33248
James M. Ryan, Adriaan P.C.C. Hopperus Buma, Charles W. Beadling, Aroop Mozumder, David M. Nott, editors ; Norman M. Rich, consulting editor ; Walter Henny, David MacGarty, specialist editors ; foreword by Larry W. Laughlin.
(Third edition)
--London:
Springer
, c2014.
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Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide 3rd edition follows its successful predecessors in providing a framework for use by health professionals visiting a resource-constrained environment. Aimed at health professionals, Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide 3rd edition encompasses problems brought about by local conflict or natural disasters. It covers preparation, organisation, logistics, treatment of major trauma and medical emergencies, and the special problems o…
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- Other Authors
- Ryan, James M
- Responsibility
- James M. Ryan, Adriaan P.C.C. Hopperus Buma, Charles W. Beadling, Aroop Mozumder, David M. Nott, editors ; Norman M. Rich, consulting editor ; Walter Henny, David MacGarty, specialist editors ; foreword by Larry W. Laughlin
- Edition
- Third edition
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxxii, 964 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781447129271 (electronic bk.)
- 9781447129264
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Disaster Medicine - methods
- Disaster Planning
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Services Accessibility
- War
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Disaster medicine - Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Disaster medicine - Safety measures - Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Disaster Medicine - methods
- Disaster Planning
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Services Accessibility
- Abstract
- Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide 3rd edition follows its successful predecessors in providing a framework for use by health professionals visiting a resource-constrained environment. Aimed at health professionals, Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide 3rd edition encompasses problems brought about by local conflict or natural disasters. It covers preparation, organisation, logistics, treatment of major trauma and medical emergencies, and the special problems of delivering medicine in a hostile environment. This book will provide the reader with a mix of theory, opinion and practical advice to guide him through areas of conflicts, catastrophes and remote locations.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Conseils pour la sécurité des patients - Services de pédiatrie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37300
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2166
- Available Online
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Ce dépliant explique le rôle que vous et votre famille jouez en matière de sécurité lors du séjour de votre enfant à l'hôpital. Des conseils sont fournis sur les sujets suivants : prévention de l'enlèvement d'enfants, prévention du risque de coincement, prévention du risque d'entortillement ou d'étranglement de votre enfant dans le matériel d'hôpital, prévention des chutes, infections, plaies de pression, sommeil, utilisation d'Internet, sécurité des médicaments, jeux sécuritaires et sécurité a…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program
- Alternate Title
- Patient safety tips - Pediatric Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Child
- Infant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Children
- Infants
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant explique le rôle que vous et votre famille jouez en matière de sécurité lors du séjour de votre enfant à l'hôpital. Des conseils sont fournis sur les sujets suivants : prévention de l'enlèvement d'enfants, prévention du risque de coincement, prévention du risque d'entortillement ou d'étranglement de votre enfant dans le matériel d'hôpital, prévention des chutes, infections, plaies de pression, sommeil, utilisation d'Internet, sécurité des médicaments, jeux sécuritaires et sécurité au moment du bain.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2118, "Patient Safety Tips - Pediatric Services". This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: preventing child abduction, preventing entrapment, preventing your child from getting tangled or being strangled in hospital equipment, fall prevention, infections, pressure ulcers, sleep, Internet usage, medicine safety, safe play, and bath safety.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Women & Children's Health Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2166
Contrast media : safety issues and ESUR guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33251
Henrik S. Thomsen, Judith A. W. Webb, editors.
(Third edition)
--Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2014.
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- Online
In 1994 the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) set up a committee to consider the safety of contrast media used for diagnostic imaging. Subsequently the committee questioned ESUR members, reviewed the literature, proposed guidelines, and discussed these proposals with participants at the annual symposia of the society. The end result of this work was the successful first edition of this book, published in 2006, which was followed by an equally successful second edition in 2009. Thi…
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- Other Authors
- Thomsen, Henrik S
- Webb, Judith A. W
- Responsibility
- Henrik S. Thomsen, Judith A. W. Webb, editors
- Edition
- Third edition
- Place of Publication
- Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 280 pages)
- Series
- Medical radiology. Diagnostic imaging
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783642367243 (electronic bk.)
- 9783642367236
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Contrast Media - adverse effects
- Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials
- Safety Management - standards - Europe
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiographic contrast media - Safety measures
- Radiographic contrast media - Toxicology
- Genitourinary organs - Imaging - Safety measures - Standards - Europe
- Notes
- Previous edition: 2009
- Abstract
- In 1994 the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) set up a committee to consider the safety of contrast media used for diagnostic imaging. Subsequently the committee questioned ESUR members, reviewed the literature, proposed guidelines, and discussed these proposals with participants at the annual symposia of the society. The end result of this work was the successful first edition of this book, published in 2006, which was followed by an equally successful second edition in 2009. This third edition not only fully updates the previous edition, but also includes new chapters on complex topics such as use of contrast media in children and practical aspects of off-label contrast media use. The authorship includes members, past members, and non-members of the Contrast Media Safety Committee. Comprehensive consideration is given to the many different safety issues relating to iodine-based contrast media, gadolinium-based contrast media, microbubbles for ultrasound, and barium sulfate. The text includes chapters on both acute and delayed non-renal adverse reactions and on renal adverse reactions. All of the questions frequently raised in radiological practice are addressed. This book, presented in a handy, easy-to-use format, provides an invaluable, unique, and unparalleled source of information.
- Contents
- General Issues: Classification and Terminology -- Requests for Imaging using contrast agents: What information must be provided -- Off-label use of medicines: legal aspects -- Off-label use of contrast media: practical aspects -- Pharmacovigilance: When to report adverse reactions to contrast media -- What is required to get the authorities to approve a new contrast medium? -- A critical review of meta-analysis of adverse events after contrast media -- Iodine- and Gadolinium-Based Contrast Media: General Adverse Reactions: Acute adverse reactions to contrast media: Mechanisms and prevention -- Iodine-based contrast medium temperature and adverse reactions -- Management of acute adverse reactions to contrast media -- Renal Adverse reactions:Chronic kidney disease, serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) -- Contrast medium-induced nephropathy -- Dialysis and contrast media -- Other adverse effects: Pregnancy and lactation: intravascular use of contrast media -- Pheochromocytoma and contrast media -- Contrast media and interactions with other drugs and clinical tests -- Contrast media extravasation injury -- Iodine-based contrast media: Late adverse reactions to iodine-based contrast media -- Effects of iodine-based contrast media on blood and endothelium -- Effects of iodine-based contrast media on thyroid function -- Pulmonary effects of iodine-based contrast media -- MR contrast media: Gadolinium chelates and stability -- Diagnostic efficacy of gadolinium-based contrast media -- Radiography with gadolinium-based contrast media -- Acute adverse reactions to gadolinium-based contrast media -- Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and gadolinium- based contrast media -- Organ specific gadolinium-based contrast media -- Ultrasonographic Contrast media -- Barium Preparations: Barium preparations: safety issues -- Pediatric use of Contrast Media: Contrast media use in pediatrics: Safety issues -- Appendix: ESUR Guidelines on Contrast Media Version 8.1 -- Official publications from the Contrast Media Safety Committee of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Delineating organs at risk in radiation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33550
Giampiero Ausili Cefaro, Domenico Genovesi, Carlos A. Perez ; foreword by Vincenzo Valentini.
--Milan:
Springer
, c2013.
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Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced damage, and present dose constraints and me…
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- Author
- Cefaro, Giampiero Ausili
- Other Authors
- Genovesi, Domenico
- Perez, Carlos A
- Responsibility
- Giampiero Ausili Cefaro, Domenico Genovesi, Carlos A. Perez ; foreword by Vincenzo Valentini
- Place of Publication
- Milan
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 152 pages)
- ISBN
- 9788847052574 (electronic bk.)
- 9788847052567
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
- Organs at Risk - physiopathology
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiotherapy - Safety measures
- Organs at Risk - physiopathology
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
- Abstract
- Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced damage, and present dose constraints and methods for target volume delineation. The third section is devoted to the radiological anatomy of organs at risk as seen on typical radiotherapy planning CT scans, with a view to assisting the radiation oncologist to recognize and delineate these organs for each anatomical region head and neck, mediastinum, abdomen, and pelvis. The book is intended both for young radiation oncologists still in training and for their senior colleagues wishing to reduce intra-institutional variations in practice and thereby to standardize the definition of clinical target volumes.
- Contents
- Introduction -- Part I. Anatomy and Physiopathology of Radiation-Induced Damage to Organs at Risk -- Brain, Head and Neck -- Mediastinum -- Abdomen -- Pelvis -- Part II. Modeling and Organ Delineation in Radiation Therapy -- Radiation Dose Constraints for Organs at Risk: Modeling and Importance of Organ Delineation in Radiation Therapy -- Volumetric Acquisition: Technical Notes -- Part III. Axial CT Radiological Anatomy: Image Gallery -- Brain, Head and Neck -- Mediastinum -- Abdomen -- Male Pelvis -- Female Pelvis -- Appendix: Digitally Reconstructed Radiographs.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Falls Prevention and Injury Reduction
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38129
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1308
- Available Online
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Falls can happen anywhere. You are more likely to fall when you are in a new place such as a hospital. In a hospital, your risk of falling is higher because of: procedures and treatments, unfamiliar surroundings, sedations, medications, lighting and the use of special equipment. Falls do happen, but most can be prevented.
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- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Alternate Title
- IWK Health
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls can happen anywhere. You are more likely to fall when you are in a new place such as a hospital. In a hospital, your risk of falling is higher because of: procedures and treatments, unfamiliar surroundings, sedations, medications, lighting and the use of special equipment. Falls do happen, but most can be prevented.
- Responsibility
- IWK Patient Safety & Risk, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1308
Falls prevention in the hospital : Digby General Hospital, Roseway Hospital, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36541
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth, Digy & Roseway Hospitals. Rehabilitation Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1974
- Available Online
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Falls are one of the most common causes of injury.This pamphlet includes info about who is at a higher risk of falling, what to do before coming to the hospital and while you are at the hospital, as well as falls prevention tips for visiting the hospital.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth, Digy & Roseway Hospitals. Rehabilitation Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents)
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- Falls are one of the most common causes of injury.This pamphlet includes info about who is at a higher risk of falling, what to do before coming to the hospital and while you are at the hospital, as well as falls prevention tips for visiting the hospital.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Rehabilitation Services, Yarmouth, Digby & Roseway
- Pamphlet Number
- 1974
How to avoid safety risks during your hospital stay
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35725
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1696
- Available Online
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At Nova Scotia Health, we believe that safety is everyone’s job. We are committed to providing you with a safe and quality experience while you are here with us. This pamphlet explains your role as a patient or a family member and/or support person(s), and patient safety risks in the hospital. Topics include avoiding infections and falls, understanding your medication(s), preventing pressure injuries, and avoiding medication mistakes. Contact information to provide patient/family feedback is in…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Hospitalization
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- At Nova Scotia Health, we believe that safety is everyone’s job. We are committed to providing you with a safe and quality experience while you are here with us. This pamphlet explains your role as a patient or a family member and/or support person(s), and patient safety risks in the hospital. Topics include avoiding infections and falls, understanding your medication(s), preventing pressure injuries, and avoiding medication mistakes. Contact information to provide patient/family feedback is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1711, "Priorité aux patients : votre sécurité, votre bien-être" is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Patients first: your safety, your well-being
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Quality Improvement and Safety
- Pamphlet Number
- 1696
[in French] Sécurité des patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37760
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432-Fr
- Available Online
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In French. Sécurité des patients / Safety tips for a stay in the hospital.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Alternate Title
- Patient safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- In French. Sécurité des patients / Safety tips for a stay in the hospital.
- Notes
- The English version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Qualité, sécurité du patient et expérience du patient, Halifax (N.-É.)
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432-Fr
Patient Safety
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37746
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432
- Available Online
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What keeps patients safe? It's Ok to ask questions and tell us about your concerns.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- What keeps patients safe? It's Ok to ask questions and tell us about your concerns.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0432
Patient safety : a case-based comprehensive guide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33288
Abha Agrawal, editor.
--New York:
Springer
, c2014.
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- Location
- Online
Despite the evolution and growing awareness of patient safety, many medical professionals are not a part of this important conversation. Clinicians often believe they are too busy taking care of patients to adopt and implement patient safety initiatives and that acknowledging medical errors is an affront to their skills. Patient Safety provides clinicians with a better understanding of the prevalence, causes and solutions for medical errors; bringing best practice principles to the bedside. Wri…
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- Other Authors
- Agrawal, Abha
- Responsibility
- Abha Agrawal, editor
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxxiii, 394 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781461474197 (electronic bk.)
- 9781461474180
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medical Errors - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Medical errors - Prevention
- Patients - Safety measures
- Medical Errors - prevention & control
- Safety Management
- Abstract
- Despite the evolution and growing awareness of patient safety, many medical professionals are not a part of this important conversation. Clinicians often believe they are too busy taking care of patients to adopt and implement patient safety initiatives and that acknowledging medical errors is an affront to their skills. Patient Safety provides clinicians with a better understanding of the prevalence, causes and solutions for medical errors; bringing best practice principles to the bedside. Written by experts from a variety of backgrounds, each chapter features an analysis of clinical cases based on the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodology, along with case-based discussions on various patient safety topics. The systems and processes outlined in the book are general and broadly applicable to institutions of all sizes and structures. The core ethic of medical professionals is to do no harm. Patient Safety is a comprehensive resource for physicians, nurses and students, as well as healthcare leaders and administrators for identifying, solving and preventing medical error.
- Contents
- Part I. Concepts -- 1. Patient Identification -- 2. Teamwork and Communication -- 3. Handoff and Care Transitions -- 4. Graduate Medical Education and Patient Safety -- 5. Electronic Health Record and Patient Safety -- 6. Clinical Ethics and Patient Safety -- Part II. Examples -- 7. Medication Error -- 8. Medication Reconciliation Error -- 9. Retained Surgical Items -- 10. Wrong-Site Surgery -- 11. Transfusion-Related Hazards -- 12. Hospital-Acquired Infections -- 13. Hospital Falls -- 14. Pressure Ulcers -- 15. Diagnostic Error -- Part III. Special Considerations -- 16. Patient Safety in Pediatrics -- 17. Patient Safety in Radiology -- 18. Patient Safety in Anesthesia -- 19. Patient Safety in Behavioral Health -- 20. Patient Safety in Outpatient Care -- 21. Error Disclosure -- 22. The Culture of Safety -- 23. Second Victim -- Appendix -- Index.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Patient safety in surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33902
Philip F. Stahel, Cyril Mauffrey, editors.
--London:
Springer
, c2014.
- Available Online
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- Location
- Online
Covering all aspects related to patient safety in surgery, and aiming to increase the safety and quality of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in all fields of surgery, Patient Safety in Surgeryis the perfect book for medical professionals striving to achieve excellent results and ideal patient outcomes. Adverse events resulting from surgical interventions frequently related to system errors and a communication breakdown among providers are looked at, in order to help the reader i…
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- Other Authors
- Stahel, Philip F.
- Mauffrey, Cyril
- Responsibility
- Philip F. Stahel, Cyril Mauffrey, editors
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xv, 513 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781447143697 (electronic bk.)
- 9781447143680
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Medical Errors - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Perioperative Care
- Surgical Procedures, Operative - standards
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Surgical errors - Prevention
- Patients - Safety measures
- Surgery
- General Surgery
- Abstract
- Covering all aspects related to patient safety in surgery, and aiming to increase the safety and quality of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures in all fields of surgery, Patient Safety in Surgeryis the perfect book for medical professionals striving to achieve excellent results and ideal patient outcomes. Adverse events resulting from surgical interventions frequently related to system errors and a communication breakdown among providers are looked at, in order to help the reader in dealing and avoiding these risky situations. Presenting pertinent issues of interest in complications and patient outcomes,Patient Safety in Surgeryis aimed at surgeons, anesthesiologists and medico-legal experts. It will also be of interest to medical trainees (students, residents, and fellows), nurses, patients, patient's families, and advocacy groups.
- Contents
- Part 1. General Aspects -- 1. Quality Assessment in Surgery: Mission Impossible? -- 2. Incidence of 'Never Events' and Common Complications -- 3. Cognitive Errors -- 4. Diagnostic Errors -- 5. Technical Errors -- 6. The Missed Injury: A 'Preoperative Complication' -- 7. Non-Technical Aspects of Safe Surgical Performance -- 8. Postoperative Monitoring for Clinical Deterioration -- 9. Effective Communication- Tips and Tricks -- 10. Professionalism in Health Care -- 11. Accountability in the Medical Profession -- 12. The Role of the Surgical Second Opinion -- 13. Compliance to Patient Safety Culture -- 14. The Universal Protocol: Pitfalls and Pearls -- 15. Patient Safety in Graduate and Continuing Medical Education -- 16. Translation of Aviation Safety Principals to Patient Safety in Surgery -- 17. Handovers: The 'Hidden Threat' to Patient Safety -- 18. Public Safety-Net Hospitals- The Denver Health Model -- 19. Electronic Health Records and Patient Safety -- 20. Research and Patient Safety -- Part 2. The Surgeon's Perspective -- 21. The Surgery Morbidity and Mortality Conference -- 22. Reporting of Complications -- 23. Disclosure of Complications -- 24. Surgical Quality Improvement -- 25. Surgical Safety Checklists -- Part 3. Other Perspectives -- 26. The Anesthesia Perspective -- 27. The Nursing Perspective -- 28. The Patient's and Patient Family's Perspective -- 29. The Ethical Perspective -- 30. Patient Safety- A Perspective from the Developing World -- Part 4. Case Scenarios -- 31. Improving Operating Room Safety: A Success Story -- 32. Management of Unanticipated Outcomes: A Case Scenario -- 33. The Preventable Death of Michael Skolnik: An Imperative for Shared Decision-Making -- Epilogue -- Appendices.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Patient safety tips - Pediatric Services
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36716
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2118
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: preventing child abduction, preventing entrapment, preventing your child from getting tangled or being strangled in hospital equipment, fall prevention, infections, pressure ulcers, sleep, Internet usage, medicine safety, safe play, and bath safety. The French version of this pamphlet 2166, "Conseils pour la sécurité des patients -…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Women and Children's Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Accident Prevention
- Child
- Infant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Accidents--Prevention
- Patients--Safety measures
- Children
- Infants
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the role that you and your family play in terms of safety during your child's hospital visit. Guidelines are provided on the following topics: preventing child abduction, preventing entrapment, preventing your child from getting tangled or being strangled in hospital equipment, fall prevention, infections, pressure ulcers, sleep, Internet usage, medicine safety, safe play, and bath safety. The French version of this pamphlet 2166, "Conseils pour la sécurité des patients - Services de pédiatrie," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Women & Children's Health Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2118
Patients first : inpatients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36633
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1381
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1522, "Priorité aux patients : Patients hospitalisés" is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1522, "Priorité aux patients : Patients hospitalisés" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1381
Patients first : outpatients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36632
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1380
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1521, "Priorité aux patients : Patients externe" is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. The French translation of this pamphlet 1521, "Priorité aux patients : Patients externe" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1380
Preventing falls and injuries during your hospital stay
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35652
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1643
- Available Online
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This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders. The French version of this pamphlet 1656, "Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Falls (Accidents) in old age--Prevention
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. Reasons why you may be at greater risk of falling are listed. Topics include: hospital bed safety, getting up, going to the washroom, and safety reminders. The French version of this pamphlet 1656, "Prévention des chutes et des blessures aux soins de courte durée", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Fall and injury prevention in acute care
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Provincial Falls Prevention Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1643
Preventing Falls at the IWK
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37864
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0890
- Available Online
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Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Responsibility
- IWK Patient Safety & Risk, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0890
Preventing Falls in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37887
IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience, IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0950
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce yo…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience
- IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Alternate Title
- (NICU)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Patient Safety
- Safety Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Falls (Accidents)--Prevention
- Hospitals--Safety measures
- Patient safety
- Abstract
- Falls are the most common injury during pregnancy. The weight of the growing baby can shift your centre of gravity and affect your sense of balance. Hormone changes can affect the way you move and walk. Blood sugar level changes or blood pressure changes during pregnancy can sometimes make you feel faint and dizzy. In the NICU, there is a greater risk of falling because of lines and tubes, special equipment, incubators, dimmed lighting, lack of sleep, and medications. Tips to help reduce your risk of falls.
- Responsibility
- IWK Patient Safety & Risk, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0950
Priorité aux patients : patients externes
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36657
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1521
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un rendez-vous à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1380 “Patients First - Outpatients". Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Alternate Title
- Patients first : outpatients
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un rendez-vous à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1380 “Patients First - Outpatients". Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1521
Priorité aux patients : patients hospitalisés
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36658
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1522
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un séjour à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire. ; Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1381 “Patients First - Inpatients".
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Alternate Title
- Patients first : inpatients
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Conseils pour vous aider à participer à vos soins et à assurer un séjour à l’hôpital plus sécuritaire.
- Tips are offered to help you to take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay both during and after your hospital visit. This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1381 “Patients First - Inpatients".
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Risk Management/Patient Safety, Central Zone, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1522
Priorité aux patients : votre sécurité, votre bien-être
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35743
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality & System Performance.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1711
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Conseils et suggestions pour vous aider à participer à vos propres soins et à assurer un séjour à l'hôpital plus sécuritaire. Les sujets incluent votre programme de soins, la communication, l'identification, le lavage des mains et vos médicaments. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1696, "Patients first: your safety, your well-being". Tips and suggestions are offered to help you take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay. Topics include: your care plan, comm…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality & System Performance
- Alternate Title
- Patients first : your safety, your well-being
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Patient Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Patients--Safety measures
- Abstract
- Conseils et suggestions pour vous aider à participer à vos propres soins et à assurer un séjour à l'hôpital plus sécuritaire. Les sujets incluent votre programme de soins, la communication, l'identification, le lavage des mains et vos médicaments.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1696, "Patients first: your safety, your well-being". Tips and suggestions are offered to help you take part in your own care and ensure a safer hospital stay. Topics include: your care plan, communication, identification (ID), handwashing and your medications.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Quality & System Performance, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 1711
