Journal of Nursing & Care

Mustafa Kesapli

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• Research Article
  The Effectiveness of Using Luer-Lok (Bd Vacutainer^®) In Reducing Hemolysis Rates in Busy Emergency Departments
  Author(s): Mustafa Kesapli, Faruk Gungor, Guzin Aykal, Ahu Gogebakan, Can Akyol, Taylan Kilic and Mehmet AkcimenMustafa Kesapli, Faruk Gungor, Guzin Aykal, Ahu Gogebakan, Can Akyol, Taylan Kilic and Mehmet Akcimen
  
  Introduction: In busy emergency departments, errors made during the pre-analytical phase can cause delayed diagnosis and treatment, and prolonged follow-up periods. The most common error in the pre-analytical phase is hemolysis in blood samples. In this study, we aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Luer-Lok (BD Vacutainer®) method of taking samples in avoiding hemolysis. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at the emergency department of a tertiary healthcare facility on patients that register at level 1 or 2 of the Emergency Severity Index triage algorithm. Three sets of prospective observations were made, each lasting for five days. In the first period, hemolysis rates were determined. Following a training course on appropriate blood sampling techniques during the second period, hemolysis rates were determined again whil.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000349

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