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An Implementation Of Combined Fecal/Gastric Occult Blood Testing In The Emergency Department, Desiree Long
An Implementation Of Combined Fecal/Gastric Occult Blood Testing In The Emergency Department, Desiree Long
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: The gastrointestinal occult blood test is a point-of-care (POC) test used to detect the presence of occult (hidden) gastrointestinal bleeding via stool or gastric contents. Existing fecal and gastric occult blood point-of-care (POC) testing requires separate and unique sampling cards and developer, respectively. Separate fecal/gastric tests are less definitive and take longer than a combined test. Fecal/gastric testing can be improved and more effective using a combined testing mechanism.
Context: This project includes the microsystem of the emergency department, which involves groups of medical professionals, such as groups of clinicians and staff working together with a shared clinical goal …