Point-of-care testing for free-standing emergency departments (FSEDs)

Point-of-care testing for free-standing emergency departments (FSEDs)

Sunday, September 29, 2024 10:10 AM to 10:40 AM · 30 min. (America/Los_Angeles)
MBCC | Level 1 | Bayside BC

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Discuss strategies for using point-of-care testing to meet the demands and goals of free-standing emergency departments (FSEDs). Topics include improving patient throughput, prioritizing resources, reducing demands on staff, and utilizing blood testing to facilitate triage and evaluation of challenging-to-assess patients, such as those with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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