ILluminations Webinar Series Presents
New Perspectives on Reducing Pre-analytical Errors:
Arterial Blood Gas Testing (1 of 3)
Wednesday, 14 December 2011 • 15:30 – 16:30 CET
Successfully manage pre-analytic processes to optimize lab or
POCT results.
It has been nearly a decade since Bonini et al. highlighted the role of pre-analytical
factors in medical errors. The landmark study, “Errors in Laboratory Medicine,”
revealed that 75% of errors in ABG testing can be attributed to pre-analytical
factors.1 Despite increased emphasis on preventing medical error, pre-analytical
factors, such as sample handling, storage, contamination, and environmental
conditions remain significant sources of error. Mr. Bates will identify opportunities
and provide strategies to reduce potential errors in ABG testing. He will also
outline methods for improving staff competency and training in the POC
environment to support quality improvement. Case study and analysis will be
used to illustrate the effects of pre-analytical error.
This webinar is the first topic in a three-part series that will examine strategies to reduce pre-analytical errors. Other topics will include: Electrolyte/Metabolite and CO-Oximetry testing.
Speakers:
Phil Bates, MSc, FIBMS Chief Biomedical Scientist
Point-of-Care Testing Coordinator
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Kent, England
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