Hi,
We just have the Glucose monitors and Haemocue's and there will be a blood gas analyser going in to a new CrCU area that will be used by theatres staff due to is locality to theatre's.
We are opening a new Vascular theatre and will be installing a TEG in the near future. No Coaguchecks in theatres but I have a major issue with 'rogue' coaguchecks appearing on various units throughout the trust so no doubt they will be asking for one!!
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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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