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patient safety
Surgeons, physicians, and nurses must take precautions to guard against known complications and risks
Obstructive sleep apnea places patients at an increased risk of anesthesia-related complications
Broken hips among the elderly can severely impact lives
Timing is an important consideration for removing an endotracheal/breathing tube
Acute abdominal pain requires careful medical attention and a differential diagnosis
Good nurses are the backbone of safe hospital care
Nursing staff is required to assess each patient's fall risk upon admission
To reduce patient risks, hospital leaders must do more than check the box
South Carolina study links checklists to a 22% decrease in post-operative deaths
Experts describe it as a slow killer, but timely treatment can avoid a snowball effect on health