Introduction of an ion selective sodium and potassium analyser in a paediatric intensive care unit: our experience over a 3-year period.
We describe our approach, policy and experience in establishing a sodium and potassium analyser for use by medical and laboratory staff in a satellite laboratory adjacent to a paediatric intensive care unit. The effects on patient care are difficult to quantify, but are felt to be beneficial. A reduction in 'out of hours' laboratory workload and significant financial savings have been achieved.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006461:Hemolysis; D006493:Heparin / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D011188:Potassium / Q000032:analysis*; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis*
D006493:Heparin; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium