Comparison of the use of comprehensive point-of-care test panel to conventional laboratory process in emergency department
Abstract Background In this study, we hypothesized that point of care testing (POCT) would reduce length of stay (LOS) in emergency department (ED) when compared to central laboratory testing and be a factor in patient discharge destination. Methods A single centre observational study was performed...
Main Authors: | Meri Kankaanpää, Marika Holma-Eriksson, Sami Kapanen, Merja Heitto, Sari Bergström, Leila Muukkonen, Veli-Pekka Harjola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | BMC Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-018-0198-x |
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