Hi Michelle
We have 5 soon to be 6 INR POCT in use, in use in ED, for stroke patients, endoscopy, short stay surgical, an elderly off site area, VTE service and soon in our elderly hip ward. All for valid clinical reasons and some showing financial benefits, i.i reduction in slots cancelled in endoscopy and short stay waiting a lab INR result.
We have had no request from Theatres direct and I would struggle to see the clinical need here.
Cheers
Sam
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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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