Pay attention to non-essential blood tests received by ICU patients

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2096-1537.2024.04.003

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Patients in the ICU typically undergo frequent daily diagnostic tests to monitor hidden risks.Nevertheless, there are numerous additional repetitive, routine, and non-essential tests performed on regularly that are not specifically focused on addressing clinical concerns.Non-essential blood testing related to blood collection can lead to hospital-acquired anemia, which is associated with prolonged hospital stays,increased blood transfusion demand, and a higher mortality rate.Simultaneously, conducting non-essential testing imposes a significant economic strain.We reviewed the current situation, hazards, and measures of non-essential laboratory testing in the ICU, with the aim of increasing attention to ICU patients receiving nonessential blood testing and promoting high-quality development of the ICU.

Key words: Non-essential blood testing, Intensive care unit, Diagnosis related group

Qingchun Yao, Guangchen Wei, Mei Meng. Pay attention to non-essential blood tests received by ICU patients[J]. Chinese Journal of Critical Care & Intensive Care Medicine(Electronic Edition), 2024, 10(04): 329-333.

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