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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedLinares-Perdomo O, East TD, Brower R
Standardizing predicted body weight equations for mechanical ventilation tidal volume settings.
Predicted body weight (PBW) equations use height, age, and sex as input variables. The researchers compared National Institutes of Health (NIH) ARDS Network (ARDSNet), actuarial table (ACTUARIAL), and Stewart (STEWART) PBW equations used in clinical trials, across physiologic ranges for age and height. They concluded that significant differences between PBW equations for both men and women could be important sources of interstudy variation. Studies should adopt a standard PBW equation.
AHRQ-funded; HS006594.
Citation: Linares-Perdomo O, East TD, Brower R .
Standardizing predicted body weight equations for mechanical ventilation tidal volume settings.
Chest 2015 Jul;148(1):73-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.14-2843..
Keywords: Research Methodologies, Respiratory Conditions, Quality of Care
Gidengil CA, Linder JA, Hunter G
The volume-quality relationship in antibiotic prescribing: when more isn't better.
The researchers examined the impact of volume on more common medical conditions such as acute respiratory infections (ARIs). They found that higher ARI volume physicians had lower quality across a number of domains, including higher antibiotic prescribing rates, higher broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribing, and lower guideline concordance. When they prescribed an antibiotic for a diagnosis for which an antibiotic may be indicated, they were less likely to prescribe guideline-concordant antibiotics.
AHRQ-funded; HS018419.
Citation: Gidengil CA, Linder JA, Hunter G .
The volume-quality relationship in antibiotic prescribing: when more isn't better.
Inquiry 2015 Feb 10;52. doi: 10.1177/0046958015571130..
Keywords: Quality of Care, Medication, Respiratory Conditions, Guidelines