Abstract
The overuse of laboratory testing is common in the intensive care unit (ICU) which leads to an increased cost of care and an increased potential for harm to the patient. There is no evidence that obtaining daily laboratory tests helps to reduce mortality or morbidity in critical care patients. We conduced a retrospective study where chart review was performed to assess the frequency of unnecessary laboratory testing followed by a quality improvement initiative. With our study we were successful at reducing the inappropriate laboratory testing and improving the appropriate laboratory testing through our study.
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Adhikari N, Suwal K, Khadka S, Dahal B, Thomas L, Dadeboyina C, Senapathi S, Walsh J. Decreasing unnecessary laboratory testing in medical critical care. Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery. 2022; 2(3). doi: 10.53785/2769-2779.1113.
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