A Bristol group published a trial in the BMJ of i-STAT use in A&E, which
you might find helpful:
Point of care testing: randomised controlled trial of clinical outcome
Kendall, Reeves & Clancy BMJ 1998;316:1052-1057 (4 April)
> I have been asked at very short notice to consider the use of I-Stat in
> A/E for U/Es for a trial project this weekend.
> If you use in same circumstances, What protocols? What does comparison
> data for electrolytes, urea and creatinine to plasma/serum on
> mainanalysers shape up like? What risks for it's use in the four day
> project?
> Patient outcomes will change on the basis of it's use if authorised.
> Can anyone offer advice?
> First instinct to complain over lack of notice has been overcome, but
> should we throw caution to the wind? if project works we could be in it
> for the long term.
> Thankyou
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