The glucose error in arterial sampling: assessing staff awareness and the effect of sampling technique.

Vikesh PatelNatalia SkorupskaEmily J HodgesMark C BluntPeter J YoungMaryanne Za Mariyaselvam

Published in: Journal of the Intensive Care Society (2020)

Despite national guidance and local educational efforts, this is still an under-recognised error. Operator-focussed preventative strategies have not been effective and an engineered solution is needed.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
blood glucose
long term care
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance