“Implementing POC Testing to Improve Patient
Outcomes in the ED”
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Presented by
Kent
Lewandrowski, M.D.
This webinar presented on
February 16, 2011, reviewed studies relating
to point of care testing (POCT) in the emergency
department (ED) with an emphasis on the impact
of POCT on outcomes in the ED. Specific topics
will include cardiac markers, natriuretic
peptides, drugs of abuse and D-dimer testing.
Objectives:
After listening to this webinar, attendees will be
able to:
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Describe the classification of outcomes
including medical, financial, and outcomes
relating to hospital operations
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Describe different models for performing
POCT in the ED
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Describe different tests that have been
shown to improve outcomes in the ED
Vendor Sponsors:
Alere; Eurotrol; Hemocue; MAS/RALS; Siemens
About our
Presenter:
Kent Lewandrowski, M.D. is the Director of
Clinical Services (Anatomic and Clinical
Pathology) and Associate Chief of Pathology at
the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is an
Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School
with research interests in pancreatic pathology
and the evaluation of point-of-care
technologies.
Dr. Lewandrowski was trained in anatomic and
clinical pathology at the Massachusetts General
Hospital and has been on the staff of the
department of Pathology since 1991. He is also
editor in chief of the medical journal “Point of
Care: The Journal of Near Patient Testing
Technology".
