National survey on availability, use and clinical impact of point-of-care blood analysis systems in Swedish emergency departments

National survey on availability, use and clinical impact of point-of-care blood analysis systems in Swedish emergency departments

Expedited diagnostic results are important in time sensitive operations like the Emergency Department (ED). Point-of-care testing (POCT) is used for a broad range of blood tests reducing wait times and providing faster decisions on patient management compared to central laboratory analysis. If POCT is to substitute central laboratory analysis as part of the decision making process in the ED, cognizance on the distribution and availability of the required instruments, staff training and workflow integration is essential. The aim of this study was to determine the accessibility of POCT, with particular emphasis on blood gas analysis, in all Swedish EDs and to describe its incorporation into workflow.

Matthias Jörg, Tim Lundgren, Jens Wretborn & Daniel B. Wilhelms

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-025-01251-7

https://link.springer.com/journal/12873

07 june 2024

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