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The AHRQ PSNet Collection comprises an extensive selection of resources relevant to the patient safety community. These resources come in a variety of formats, including literature, research, tools, and Web sites. Resources are identified using the National Library of Medicine’s Medline database, various news and content aggregators, and the expertise of the AHRQ PSNet editorial and technical teams.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017.

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Berríos-Torres SI, Umscheid CA, Bratzler DW, et al. JAMA Surg. 2017;152.

Surgical site infections are a common hospital-acquired condition. This clinical guideline reviews the literature and gathers expert opinion to identify generalizable evidence-based strategies to reduce surgical site infections. The authors highlight antimicrobial, preoperative hygiene, glycemic control, and skin preparation procedures to prevent infection.

Prevention and treatment of bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: the clinical practice guidelines of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).

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Eikermann M, Siegel R, Broeders I, et al. Surg Endosc. 2012;26:3003-39.

This guideline reports on recommendations from an expert panel to prevent bile duct injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, despite limited evidence on this rare complication.

Prevention of wrong-site tooth extraction: clinical guidelines.

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Lee JS, Curley AW, Smith RA, et al. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007;65:1793-9.

This article discusses strategies to prevent wrong-site tooth extraction including education, improving referral forms, and standardizing preoperative procedures. A prior AHRQ WebM&M commentary also discussed this topic.

Practice Advisory on Intraoperative Awareness and Brain Function Monitoring.

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Awareness AS of ATF on I. Anesthesiology. 2006;104:847-864.

This clinical guideline on minimizing intraoperative awareness through appropriate monitoring has been approved as a standard by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. They have crafted a patient advisory to inform consumers on the issue.

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