Ward-based blood gas analysis.

نویسندگان

  • Irene Griffiths
  • Lynda O'Neill
چکیده

Blood gas analysis is a time-consuming procedure, taking up to 30 minutes from obtaining a blood sample from the patient to receiving the results. The process can involve as many as three health care professionals: the doctor, nurse and a member of the pathology department. The result is that it is difficult to provide continual monitoring of blood gas levels on patients with acute respiratory problems.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Nursing times

دوره 99 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003