Hi there, our theatres have a blood glucose meter and a blood gas analyser ( with co-ox & electrolytes) at the moment this seems to satisfy their needs.
Kind Regards
Phil McCue
Point of Care Services Lead
Milton Keynes University Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michelle Bennett
Sent: 14 April 2015 11:12
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Subject: General Theatre POCT
Hi All
Please could I ask what POCT General Theatres use within other Trusts? I continue to receive enquiries regarding POCT in theatres, each time relating to new tests. Currently they have glucose meters and Hemocues, and are due to install a blood gas analyser within the next couple of months. They have enquired about CoaguChek devices, and have now started to enquire about platelet function testing, as the haematology laboratory does not currently offer this test, and the cardiac theatre department have been performing it on their behalf for a small number of patients.
I am a little worried that they are working towards creating their own lab, similar to that in cardiac theatres, however it is completely unecessary in general theatres. I would really like to provide them with evidence of what POCT general theatres have access to in other Trusts before they continue on their quest to develop a small lab of their own.
Best wishes
Michelle
POCT Coordinator, BTHFT
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