SMJ articles in the category "risk assessment"

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Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Effectiveness of Chemoprophylaxis

Objectives: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is associated with pulmonary embolism and other complications, but there are no recommendations for UEDVT prophylaxis. The purpose of this study was to establish incidence and risk factors for UEDVT and to determine efficacy of pharmacologic prophylaxis for UEDVT prevention. Methods: For this…

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ASA Classification Pre-Endoscopic Procedures: A Retrospective Analysis on the Accuracy of Gastroenterologists

Objectives: Before an endoscopic procedure, an evaluation to assess the risk of sedation is performed by the gastroenterologist. To risk stratify based on medical problems, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification scores are used routinely in the preprocedure evaluation. The objective of our study was to evaluate among physicians…

Posted in: agreement 4 risk assessment 3

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Perceived Access to Health Services and Provider Information and Adverse Birth Outcomes: Findings from LaPRAMS, 2007–2008

Objectives: Despite targeted public health efforts, racial disparities and poor birth outcomes are still apparent, particularly in the southern United States. Previous research through qualitative and modest quantitative research demonstrates a possible link between disparities in patient–provider conversations during prenatal visits, perceived access to prenatal care, and poor birth outcomes….

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