Implementation and challenges of portable blood gas measurements in air medical transport.

Anjana MuraliFrancis X GuyetteChristian Martin-GillMarion JonesMatthew KravetskySarah E Wheeler

Published in: Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine (2022)

POCBG testing does not appear to be compromised by the HEMS environment. Temperature excursions can be reduced by use of insulated transport bags with heating and cooling packs. Availability of POCBG results in air medical transport appeared to improve ventilator management, increase recognition of ventilation-perfusion mismatch, and improve patient tolerance of ventilation.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mechanical ventilation
respiratory failure
primary care
case report
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
room temperature
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation