scholarly journals Adverse events related to herbal products used by patients presenting at emergency departments

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-106
Author(s):  
Sunanta Tangnitipong ◽  
Supat Jiranusornkul ◽  
Pathomwat Wongrattanakamon
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Herbal Products

Syndromic surveillance of vaccine-associated adverse events in U.S. emergency departments

Vaccine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Radhakrishnan ◽  
Zachary Stein ◽  
Jourdan DeVies ◽  
Amanda Smith ◽  
Michael Sheppard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Syndromic Surveillance

Patient Safety Culture in Emergency Departments of Yemeni Public Hospitals: A Survey Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alsabri ◽  
Mervat Abdulaziz AlGhallabi ◽  
Farouk Abdulrahman Al-Qadasi ◽  
Asma Abdullah Yahya Zeeherah ◽  
Adekemi Ebo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Patient Safety Culture ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
The Past ◽  
Important Challenge ◽  
University Degree

Introduction: Quality and safety is an important challenge in healthcare systems all over the world particularly in developing parts. Objective: This survey aimed to assess patient safety culture (PSC) in emergency departments (EDs) in Yemen and identify its associated factors. Methods: A questionnaire containing the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) was distributed to ED physicians, nurses, and clinical, and non-clinical staff at three public teaching general hospitals. The percentages of positive responses on the 12 patient safety dimensions and the summation of PSC and two outcomes (overall patient safety grade and adverse events reported in the past year) were assessed. Factors associated with PSC aggregate score were analyzed. Results: finally, out of 400 questionnaires, 250 (64%) were analyzed. In total, 207 (82.3%) participants were nurses and physicians; 140 (56.0%) were male; 134 (53.6%) were less than 30 years old; and 134 (53.6%) had a university degree. Participants provided the highest ratings for the “teamwork within units” PSC composite (67%). The lowest rating was for “non-punitive response to error” (21.3%). A total of 120 (48.1%) participants did not report any events in the past year and 99 (39.7%) gave their hospital an “excellent/very good” overall patient safety grade. There were significant differences between the hospitals’ EDs in the rating of “handoffs and transitions” (p=0.016), “teamwork within units” (p=0.018), and “frequency of adverse events reported” (p=0.016). Staff working in intensive care units (8.4%, n=21) had lower patient safety aggregate scores. Conclusions: PSC ratings appear to be low in Yemen. This study emphasizes the need to create and maintain a PSC in EDs through the implementation of quality improvement strategies and environment of transparency, open communications, and continuous learning.

scholarly journals Clinical Observations and Safety Profile of Oral Herbal Products, Souroubea and Platanus Spp; a Pilot-Toxicology Study in Dogs

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Villalobos ◽  
John Baker ◽  
Pablo Sanchez Vindas ◽  
Tony Durst ◽  
Aleksandar Masic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Oral Administration ◽  
Safety Profile ◽  
Tree Bark ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Toxicology Study ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
Healthy Female ◽  
Events Data

Abstract This pilot-study evaluated the toxicity and safety profile of two herbal products Souroubea spp Botanical Blend (SSBB) and Platanus Tree Bark (PTB) after oral administration to dogs at elevated doses for 28 days. SSBB and PTB botanicals are the major active ingredients of Sin Susto™, a novel natural product for the treatment of anxiety in dogs. Three healthy female dogs were administered elevated doses of either SSBB, PTB or a placebo and then monitored for the occurrence of any systemic and local adverse events. Data from this pilot-study revealed that SSBB and PTB had no untoward effects on the health of dogs and were deemed safe which enabled the design and execution of a larger controlled target safety and toxicology study for Sin Susto™.

Estimates of medical device–associated adverse events from emergency departments

2004 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brockton J. Hefflin ◽  
Thomas P. Gross ◽  
Thomas J. Schroeder
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Medical Device ◽  
Emergency Departments

scholarly journals Non-traumatic Haemorrhagic Adverse Events: A Cross-sectional Study in Emergency Departments

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Magro ◽  
Giovanna Stoppa ◽  
Mauro Venegoni ◽  
Claudio Pistorelli ◽  
Giorgio Ricci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Older Patients in Emergency Departments. Challenges from the health care providers’ perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Deutschbein ◽  
M Möckel ◽  
L Schenk
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Demographic Change ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Prolonged Length

Abstract Background Patients aged 65 and above are the fastest growing patient population in Europe. This is one of greatest challenges for almost all health services providers, including acute hospitals and their Emergency Departments (ED). As of today, older patients represent up to 30% of all ED patients, it is estimated. However, it is largely unclear to what degree EDs are currently prepared for older patients and how they need to adjust. This study analyses the present situation from the perspective of health care professionals caring for older ED patients. Methods The study was embedded in a mixed methods design using qualitative expert interviews. N = 25 semi-structured, guided interviews were conducted with professional health care providers from 7 Berlin EDs (physicians, nurses), and adjacent health care sectors such as nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics, and medical practices. Interviewees were asked about their daily experiences with older ED patients and their ideas of health care deficits and potentials. Data was analyzed using content analysis and hermeneutics. Results Health care providers assess the ED care situation for older patients and the necessity of adjustments in different ways but mostly as deficient. EDs are described as not elderly-friendly and partly as hazardous: older patients are at risk of adverse events such as developing a delirium. Risk factors are prolonged length of stay, the busy and noisy ED setting, and falls hazards. In general, ED staffing is not adequate to care for older patients with complex needs. Conclusions Considering demographic change, German Eds need to concentrate on the growing number of oder patients and their specific needs. Further research and development of specific care concepts for older ED patients is strongly needed. Potential adjustments of ED structures and care concepts also need to involve patients’ experiences and subjective needs. However, data on the patient perspective is still missing. Key messages Older patients and demographic change represent great challenges for EDs. Care concepts need to be developed to meet older patients needs and to avoid risks of adverse events.

scholarly journals Carcinogenic herbs: a review

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 649
Author(s):  
Ishan Tewari ◽  
Prashant Shukla ◽  
Vijay K. Sehgal
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Ginkgo Biloba ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Kava Kava ◽  
Ancient Times

Herbal toxicity is a field that has rapidly grown over the last few years along with increased use of herbal products worldwide. People prefer using herbal medicines rather than allopathic because herbals are considered safe. Use of herbal medicines from ancient times does not ensure their complete safety. With the growing awareness regarding pharmacovigilance worldwide, there has been an increase in the number of reported adverse events occurring with the use of herbal products. The objective of the study is to aware the researchers about most commonly used Indian medicinal herbs inducing carcinogenicity like Aloe vera, Ginkgo biloba, Kava kava, etc. 

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