The effect of different forms of heparin on pointofcare blood gas analysis
Background. Point-of-care blood gas analysis plays an integral role in the management of critically ill and injured patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). While the use of specially manufactured syringes containing electrolyte-balanced dried heparin is recommended when processing thes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2018-03-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12214/8398 |