Laboratory Tests and X-ray Imaging in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit: Checking the Checklist.

Conclusion: The addition of the diagnostic testing section to the daily checklist did not result in a reduction of the amount of tests ordered per day. Further research on test appropriateness and the possible addition of a clinician decision-making tool could be studied in the future to assist with reduction of tests ordered in the surgical ICU. PMID: 29710352 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Osteopathic Association - Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: J Am Osteopath Assoc Source Type: research