AI Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to minimize unnecessary blood gas tests to enhance patient flow, decrease false positives, and avoid unnecessary treatments.
- A retrospective audit of 100 patients showed 45 blood gases per 100 ED presentations, but after implementing educational measures, a follow-up audit revealed a 33% reduction in ordered tests.
- The conclusion indicates that many blood gases were ordered for patients not in critical condition, suggesting their results did not significantly impact patient management.
Article Abstract
Objective: Our aim was to reduce unnecessary blood gases to improve patient flow, reduce false positives and reduce unnecessary treatments.
Methods: This was a retrospective, single-centre audit of 100 patients in June 2022.
Results: There were approximately 45 blood gases per 100 ED presentations. Following education and poster reminders, a re-audit was undertaken in October 2022, resulting in a reduction of 33% of blood gases ordered.
Conclusion: We have found that many blood gases are ordered for patients who are not critically unwell, and whose disposition was not affected by their result.
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