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January 2018
Severe hypernatremia caused by diabetes drug – a case study report
Plasma sodium concentration is normally maintained within the approximate reference range of 135-145 mmol/L. Raised plasma sodium (hypernatremia) is less common than reduced plasma sodium (hyponatremia), and severe hypernatremia (usually defined as plasma sodium >160 mmol/L) is rare but associated with potential for...
Blood gases/acid-base
Process optimization
Neonatology
Journal Scan
January 2018
Acid-base and electrolyte disturbance in chronic kidney disease – a themed issue review
As the site of production of the hormones: renin, erythropoietin and calcitriol that regulate, respectively, blood pressure, erythrocyte (red blood cell) production and absorption of dietary calcium, the kidneys have significant and disparate endocrine function. Additionally, of course, the kidneys have an excretory...
Blood gases/acid-base
Preanalytical phase
Process optimization
Quality assurance
Journal Scan
April 2017
Phlebotomy recommendation reiterated
It is widely acknowledged that the majority of errors in clinical laboratory and point-of-care testing occur during the preanalytical phase. Blood collection (phlebotomy) is an element of the preanalytical phase particularly prone to potential error, so that adherence to authoritative (evidence-based) recommendations...
Preanalytical phase
Process optimization
Article
April 2017
Blood gas testing and related measurements: National recommendations on behalf of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine
Reprinted with permission from Biochemia Medica. The journal of Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine. Biochemia Medica 2016;26(3):318-36
Blood gas analysis (BGA) is exposed to risks of errors caused by improper sampling, transport and storage conditions. The Clinical and Laboratory...
Blood gases/acid-base
Preanalytical phase
Quality assurance
Process optimization
Journal Scan
February 2017
Should cord blood gas analysis be a routine of perinatal care?
The blood gas analyzer has an established role in the delivery suite of obstetric units. Measurement of umbilical cord blood pH and base excess provides objective evidence of the metabolic condition of newborn babies at the moment of birth.
Specifically, it allows identification of those with significant metabolic...
Blood gases/acid-base
Process optimization
Neonatology
Journal Scan
February 2017
Croatian national guidelines for blood gas testing
Nationwide harmonization of clinical laboratory practice is a stated strategic goal of the Croatian Society of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CSMBLM). In 2013, a CSMBLM working group conducted a nationwide survey of all aspects of blood gas testing practice in Croatian hospital laboratories.
This...
Blood gases/acid-base
Preanalytical phase
Process optimization
Quality assurance
Article
January 2016
POCT: Taking control in uncontrolled premises, part 2
Point-of-care testing (POCT) covers a broad range of pathology and non-pathology testing. The volume of POCT is rapidly increasing with an annual growth rate of 12-15 %.
By virtue of its compactness, portability, and the feasibility of operation by non-laboratory personnel, where fast and accurate testing methods and...
Point-of-care testing
Process optimization
Quality assurance
Glucose
Hemoglobins
Article
October 2015
Pneumatic tube transport of blood samples – an update
The significance of good practice during the preanalytical phase of clinical laboratory investigation cannot be overemphasized. One aspect of the preanalytical phase – the transport of samples – is considered here; in particular the transport of samples via pneumatic tube systems.
This is an update of a previous...
Process optimization
Blood gases/acid-base
Preanalytical phase
Glucose
Hemoglobins
Article
July 2015
POCT: Taking control in uncontrolled premises
With the ultimate goal of improving patient care, adoption of point-of-care testing (POCT) continues to grow at a high rate. The ability to deliver fast and reliable results near the patient is a key driver for improving patient outcomes and optimizing clinical workflow.
While there are many advantages, controlling...
Point-of-care testing
Process optimization
Quality assurance
Glucose
Hemoglobins
Article
April 2015
Evolution of pathology services with point-of-care testing in Cornwall
This article first appeared in Pathology in Practice (Hobba H, Silver L. Evolution of POC testing. Pathology in Practice 2013; 14 [2]: 63) and is reproduced here by kind permission (www.pathologyinpractice.com). © 2013 kdm communications limited
Point-of-care (POC) testing has allowed the pathology department in...
Process optimization
Point-of-care testing
Quality assurance
Information management
D-dimer
Troponins
CRP