PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The sodium, calcium, and potassium can be checked in settings with access to rapid point-of-care testing. 2000; 55(5):616-623. Electrolytes Think about hyponatremia or hypernatremia (especially at <125 or >160, respectively), hypocalcemia, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, or hypophosphatemia.

Seizures 52

Seizures Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Wellness 52

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests in acute community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections. 2000 Aug;30(1):17-24. The American journal of gastroenterology. 2015;110(6):802-819. doi:10.1038/ajg.2015.120 A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2022 Jan;28(1):13-22. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2021.09.025.

Infectious Diseases 88

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 88

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Let me repeat that Gadolinium should always be avoided Nachi: Let’s also briefly touch on a controversial topic -- that of using qualitative urine point of care tests with blood instead of urine. Gadolinium should always be avoided. In short, some devices are fda-approved for serum, but not whole blood.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40