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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedDownes KJ, Patil NR, Rao MB
Risk factors for acute kidney injury during aminoglycoside therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis.
The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) during intravenous aminoglycoside (AG) courses in this population. It identified receipt of an AG within 90 days prior to admission, longer duration of AG therapy, low serum albumin, and receipt of trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole as independent risk factors for developing AKI.
AHRQ-funded; HS021114.
Citation: Downes KJ, Patil NR, Rao MB .
Risk factors for acute kidney injury during aminoglycoside therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Pediatr Nephrol 2015 Oct;30(10):1879-88. doi: 10.1007/s00467-015-3097-3..
Keywords: Adverse Events, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Patient Safety, Respiratory Conditions
Abdelsattar ZM, Hendren S, Wong SL
The impact of untreated obstructive sleep apnea on cardiopulmonary complications in general and vascular surgery: a cohort study.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether preoperatively untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects postoperative outcomes. It found that compared with treated OSA, untreated OSA was independently associated with more cardiopulmonary complications (risk-adjusted rates 6.7 percent versus 4.0 percent; particularly unplanned reintubations and myocardial infarction.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053.
Citation: Abdelsattar ZM, Hendren S, Wong SL .
The impact of untreated obstructive sleep apnea on cardiopulmonary complications in general and vascular surgery: a cohort study.
Sleep 2015 Aug;38(8):1205-10. doi: 10.5665/sleep.4892..
Keywords: Sleep Problems, Surgery, Patient Safety, Risk, Heart Disease and Health, Respiratory Conditions, Chronic Conditions
Nykiel-Bailey SM, McAllister JD, Schrock CR
Difficult airway consultation service for children: steps to implement and preliminary results.
The article demonstrates how to implement a consultative service focusing on difficult airway (DAW) identification, management and education. The initial 3-month experience confirmed that a majority of pediatric DAW events are associated with congenital or acquired abnormalities. Through appropriate consultation and leadership, the Difficult Airway Service was able to physically and electronically identify pediatric patients with a DAW and provide management.
AHRQ-funded; HS022265.
Citation: Nykiel-Bailey SM, McAllister JD, Schrock CR .
Difficult airway consultation service for children: steps to implement and preliminary results.
Paediatr Anaesth 2015 Apr;25(4):363-71. doi: 10.1111/pan.12625..
Keywords: Care Management, Children/Adolescents, Respiratory Conditions, Patient Safety, Risk