Hi Michelle
We introduced 3 new INR sites last year - all were to facilitate patient throughput in day case. The clinical areas are cardiac catheter lab, endoscopy and cataract surgery. We have not formally audited but anecdotally they are having an impact. We don’t use POCT INR in main theatres though.
Best wishes
Emma
Emma James
POCT Coordinator/Chief BMS
Point of Care Testing
Laboratory Medicine
4th Floor, SMH
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
Office phone: 0161 701 2259
POCT Team: 0161 276 4891
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Royal Eye Hospital
CMFT Satellite Sites
www.cmft.nhs.uk Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Trafford Hospitals and Community Services.
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michelle Bennett
Sent: 05 March 2015 09:06
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Subject: CoaguChek in general theatre
Hi
General theatre have approached me regarding the need for a CoaguChek device for POC INR testing. I have asked them for evidence that procedures are currently being delayed/cancelled due to waiting for INR results from the laboratory. I have been informed that it is common place to have POC INR testing in general theatres within other Trusts, and so I was wondering if this is the case and what your experiences have been? Has there been any improvement regarding cancellations and delays where POC INR testing has been introduced?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Best wishes
Michelle Bennett
POC Coordinator BTHFT
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