Valores de alerta en el laboratorio clínico y su aporte al cuidado y seguridad del paciente / The contribution of critical laboratory values to patients' safety and care
Rev. méd. Chile
; 137(4): 582-584, abr. 2009.
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-518595
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Critical values are those laboratory values that are so abnormal that may threaten the life of a patient unless immediate corrective or therapeutic actions are undertaken. Among laboratory procedures, this definition has been incorporated to standards that watch over patients' safety. Health institutions should incorpórate this practice and monitor its effectiveness.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Goal 6: Information systems for health
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Clinical Laboratory Information Systems
/
Safety Management
/
Critical Care
Type of study:
Practice guideline
/
Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL