ACEP Now

MARCH 9, 2025

A 2020 scoping review reported 38 interventions to improve patient care. Other interventions have included expanded point-of-care testing, frequent vitals, ED observation units, computerized clinical support systems, and activation of additional services such as scribes, mental health providers, and pharmacists.

Emergency Department 83

Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing Documentation/Coding Hospitals 83

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Significantly elevated CRP (>122mg/L) and PCT (>0.5ng/mL) levels are predictors of bad outcomes, and are useful for tracking therapy progress, but are not specific enough to rule-in infectious endocarditis [38-39]. 2020 Nov 20;99(47):e23315. Compared to CRP, FC has similar sensitivity but nearly double the specificity [42-43].

Infectious Diseases 89

Infectious Diseases Sepsis Emergency Department Point-of-Care Testing 89

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The sodium, calcium, and potassium can be checked in settings with access to rapid point-of-care testing. Reaffirmed October 17, 2020 Riviello JJ Jr, Ashwal S, Hirtz D, et al; American Academy of Neurology Subcommittee; Practice Committee of the Child Neurology Society. 2000; 55(5):616-623.

Seizures 52

Seizures Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Wellness 52