Don't Forget the Bubbles

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The presence of positive tests of SARS-CoV-2, RSV, or influenza in well-appearing older infants was associated with low rates of IBI; rapid point-of-care testing could be utilized in this group to aid risk stratification and avoid further invasive testing and antibiotic administration.

Point-of-Care Testing 67

Point-of-Care Testing Outcomes Wellness Emergency Department 67

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 14, 2023

The role of the atopy patch test in the diagnostic work-up of non-IgE gastrointestinal food allergy in children: a systematic review. Diagnostic Accuracy of Portable, Handheld Point-of-Care Tests vs Laboratory-Based Bilirubin Quantification in Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cuomo B, et al. Eur J Pediatr.

Pediatrics 116

Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Outcomes Hospitals 116

ACEP Now

DECEMBER 10, 2023

At the time, those who wanted to get tested for HIV had to go to receive an hour of counseling and then wait a week for their results. As the science was progressing into point-of-care testing, Dr. Calderon and her colleagues started testing different options for providing HIV counseling in the ED.

Research 52

Research Point-of-Care Testing Burns Academics 52

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The sodium, calcium, and potassium can be checked in settings with access to rapid point-of-care testing. 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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

The patient was tremulous and severely hypoglycemic by point-of-care testing. They described the chest pain as severe, crushing, and non-radiating. It was not worse with exertion or relieved by rest. An ECG was obtained shortly after arrival: ECG 1 What do you think?

EKG/ECG 64

EKG/ECG Wellness Point-of-Care Testing Shock 64

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests in acute community-acquired lower respiratory tract infections. 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. 2021.09.025.

Infectious Diseases 88

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

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Effect of point-of-care testing for respiratory pathogens on antibiotic use in children. Reducing Unnecessary Respiratory Viral Testing to Promote High-Value Care. Making Sense of Respiratory Viral Panel Results. Brennan-Krohn, Thea. American Society for Microbiology. Accessed July 17, 2023. JAMA Netw Open.

Emergency Department 83

Emergency Department Pediatrics Point-of-Care Testing Hospitals 83

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

However, results may take some time and, as such, rapid point-of-care tests are increasingly used. A throat culture is the gold standard for confirming a bacterial infection. Beware of false positives from colonisation of the throat with streptococcus.

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Emergency Department Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Sepsis 143

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.

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40