ABSTRACT
We evaluated two automated methods for measuring blood levels of lactates with Integra 800 (Roche Diagnostics) and ABL 725 (Radiometer). Our evaluation had shown a within run imprecision of 1% (Intégra 800) and 2% (ABL 725) and a between-assay imprecision of 2% (Intégra 800) and 5% (ABL 725). The two methodologies appeared very well associated. The selective electrode remains expensive but it is very interesting because it saves a blood sample.
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Blood Chemical Analysis/instrumentation , Lactic Acid/blood , HumansABSTRACT
The difficulties occurring during puncture subclavian catheterization (PSC) are discussed. The results of 4559 PSC in 4007 patients are analysed. The results of ultrasonic examination (198 patients) and postmortem X-ray studies (34 cases) of the subclavian vein anatomy are presented. A great variability in the subclavian vein anatomy has been observed, this is associated with a likelihood of technical difficulties, failures and complications in standard PSC technique. An ultrasonic examination prior to PSC is recommended.