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In today's fast-paced world, the trend toward same-day care is rising. A convenient and desired approach to care can benefit patients and providers alike. Abbott's life-changing point-of-care testing technology meets the varied needs of urgent care facilities. Having diagnostic test results available during a patient's visit enables care givers to make rapid treatment decisions for a range of common presentations:
i-STAT System portable, handheld analysers allow care teams to remain with the patient during testing. Test cartridges are available for various diagnostic needs, such as blood chemistry, blood gas, cardiac markers and pregnancy. View test menu.
The i-STAT System enables rapid diagnosis without the need to send samples to a central lab. Use of portable i-STAT 1 and i-STAT Alinity analysers allows heathcare teams to stay at the patient's side, promoting a collaborative, patient-centred approach to care while helping drive efficiency.
Treating an average of 4,800 patients a month, learn how urgent care professionals use the i-STAT System to deliver efficient, clinical care and support to patients who present with chest pain and other underlying diseases.
read studyThis UK case study shows that POCT fulfilled over 85% of patient diagnostic needs in the AEC setting, leading to a reduced Length of Stay (LoS) for medical patients and simultaneous estimated economic benefit of more than £1 million.
read studyIn the UK, National Health Service UTC Diagnostic Standards1 recommend that all UTCs have access to:
These guidelies also recommend that UTCs, particularly those not co-located with A&E, have access to:
Where facilities are not available on site, the NHS advises that clear access protocols should be in place.
1. https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/urgent-treatment-centres%E2%80%93principles-standards.pdf
(accessed July 2020)
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