Valores de alerta en el laboratorio clínico y su aporte al cuidado y seguridad del paciente

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 in...

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Autores principales: Guzmán D,Ana María, Lagos L,Marcela
Lenguaje:Spanish / Castilian
Publicado: Sociedad Médica de Santiago 2009
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Sumario: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.