Recording
This workshop took place on July 25, 2023 at the AACC congress.
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Overview
This workshop will focus on the prevalence and impact of pre-analytical errors (e.g., hemolysis, micro-clots) in point-of-care (POC) blood gas testing. The unique challenges of preanalytical errors in the neonatal intensive care unit will be discussed and strategies to address them reviewed. Additionally, strategies and tools to ensure continuous quality will be covered.
Speakers
William Clarke, PhD, MBA, DABCC, FAACCProfessor of Pathology, and Director of POCT and Clinical Toxicology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD, USA
Dennis Dietzen, PhD, DABCC, FAACC Professor of Pathology and Immunology, and Section Head, Pediatrics Lab
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO, USA
Objectives
- Discuss pre-analytical errors in POC blood gas testing
- Identify the impact of pre-analytical errors on POC testing quality
- Discuss available tools to improve pre-analytical POC testing quality
Credits
Attendees earn 1.0 contact hour (CE credit) through P.A.C.E.
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