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Amanda Burgess posted a new Topic
Monday, Apr 22, 2024 at 8:40 AM
iSTAT PT/INR on Stroke Patients
Good morning!
For as long as I can remember I was told/under the impression that using the iSTAT PT/INR in the ED on stroke patients was considered off label use. Now that we are switching to the PT Plus cartridge and I am verifying that we cant use it on stroke patients. I am unable to find the information to back that up.
Does anyone know where I can find the information proving the iSTAT shouldn't be used in the ED? Or on the contrary, are others actually using the iST...
For as long as I can remember I was told/under the impression that using the iSTAT PT/INR in the ED on stroke patients was considered off label use. Now that we are switching to the PT Plus cartridge and I am verifying that we cant use it on stroke patients. I am unable to find the information to back that up.
Does anyone know where I can find the information proving the iSTAT shouldn't be used in the ED? Or on the contrary, are others actually using the iST...
James Beck posted a reply on Re: Replacement for AVOX
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Said: Actually the ABL80 is being phased out - I believe service told me they would no longer be offering service on them soon. That said, I would doubt they'd be selling any new. They are pushing ABL90 for pretty much everything ...
Lori Ferguson posted a reply on Re: Moderate complex POC testing -high school g...
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Said: We allow our ER techs to perform blood gases. We train them the same way we train anyone else and they get all the same treatment from audits. Remedial education if they don't document criticals properly, invalid patient ID,...
Lina Louidor posted a reply on Re: CAP POC.07520
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Said: Hey Crystal, I am new to this group and was searching for guidance regarding alternative assessments for HPT and HDR. Would you be able to share that policy your have with me please? Email: Lina.Louidor@va.gov. Thanks so much
Kathleen David posted a reply on Re: Replacement for AVOX
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Said: Radiometer has a device that can be used in cath labs; I believe it is ABL80.
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