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- 11. 1: Point of Care Diagnostic Testing - Medicine LibreTexts
Introduction to point of care diagnostic testing While there are many point-of-care diagnostic tests available on the market for both companion and production animals, we are going to focus on the screening tests that use plasma, serum, feces, and or whole blood to generate a laboratory result
- 11. 2: Types of Point of Care Diagnostic Tests
Point of Care Testing Laboratory Exercises In the virtual laboratory, you will have to evaluate 4 different point of care diagnostic tests The next few sections will guide you through the 4 different diagnostic tests that you will be using in the laboratory 4 Different POC Diagnostic Tests: Canine SNAP® parvovirus testing; SNAP® Giardia Test
- 8. 2: Patient Transfer - Medicine LibreTexts
Details such as wound care, a skin tear obtained on the unit, or consistently high blood sugar levels also need to be conveyed Each point of transfer is another step in the patient’s healthcare journey, and each point has the potential for crucial information to not be conveyed, negatively affecting patient care
- 11. 4: SNAP® Giardia Test - Medicine LibreTexts
In 2018, the state of Minnesota, 6 47% of dogs and 4 13% of cats tested were positive for this disease Because of Giardia’s worldwide distribution and potential zoonotic potential, many diagnostic tests including point of care testing are available for the detection of Giardia These tests are summarized in the following table
- 6. 1: Patient-Centered and Holistic Health Care
The term patient-centered care (PCC) is a healthcare delivery model that aims to ensure the patient is an equal partner in their health care Patient-centered care can be described as the framework for providing care to individuals Relatedly, holistic care is aimed at healing all parts of the body, mind, and spirit Holistic nursing strives to
- 11. 6: SNAP® Foal IgG Test - Medicine LibreTexts
Rapid point of care tests commonly used ELISA techniques; These tests can be used to detect a wide variety of things including antibodies, antigens, proteins, chemicals, etc Most rapid point of care tests are used as screening tools
- 10. 4: Blood Sampling - Medicine LibreTexts
Capillary blood is frequently used for point-of-care (POC) testing, such as glucose monitoring for diabetes, as well as for newborn screenings Capillary blood is ideal for POC and rapid tests because it is readily accessible; however, it may not provide the same depth of analysis as venous or arterial blood
- 32. 2: End-of-Life Care - Medicine LibreTexts
Hospice care is commonly provided in the patient’s home However, hospice care can also be provided in hospital settings, independent facilities, and long-term care facilities The setting of the patient’s care is dependent on the patient’s wishes, facility policies, the geographic location of independent facilities, and health insurance
- 33. 2: Advocacy in Population Health - Medicine LibreTexts
Nurses actively contribute to decisions about staffing, resource allocation, workflow design, equipment needs, and other resources nurses need at the point of care, which can directly affect safety and satisfaction Nurses are increasingly involved in the culture and climate of their work environment
- 8. 3: Patient Discharge - Medicine LibreTexts
A home health agency (HHA), or a service that provides medical care in a patient’s place of residence, has strict rules regarding the discharge process Often, patients need additional medical care but not enough to stay admitted to an acute care facility Instead, HHAs are utilized
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