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A point-of-care device for acute kidney injury: a fantastic, futuristic, or frivolous 'measure'?

Authors :
Parikh CR
Parikh, Chirag R
Source :
Kidney International. Jul2009, Vol. 76 Issue 1, p8-10. 3p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

This Commentary discusses concepts related to the development of the point-of-care (POC) diagnostic system and its advantages and disadvantages. Also discussed are the patient, provider, and financial outcomes that ought to be evaluated before the POC test becomes available for clinical use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00852538
Volume :
76
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Kidney International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
105369175
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ki.2009.125