Effects of sample temperature and storage time on arterial blood gases values
HEALTHMED, cilt.6, sa.12, ss.3952-3956, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 6 Sayı: 12
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Dergi Adı: HEALTHMED
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3952-3956
- İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Arterial blood gas analysis is vital during diagnosis and treatment monitorization of mechanically ventilated patients. Work overload delays blood gas analysis lead to false results. Therefore syringes and the blood samples is recommended to kept cool or cold environment. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of refrigerator-cooled syringes on blood gas analysis.