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Matters Needing Attention In Labeling Pathological Specimens
Jan 26 , 2021
It is very important to mark the specimens of the pathology laboratory properly. The College of pathologists previously estimated that the average cost of labeling errors was about $280,000 per million specimens, with some of the larger institutes costing more than $1 million a year. 1 the wrong marking of samples also leads to an inability to provide proper and timely care for patients, which can...
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How to Use a Venturi Mask
Sep 17 , 2021
Supplemental oxygen is an important component of supportive care, both in the hospital and at home. A Venturi Mask is a medical oxygen delivery mask used by patients suffering from chronic or acute respiratory distress. It is vital to highlight that the goal of venturi mask oxygen delivery is to raise the patient's oxygen saturation to normal or near-normal levels, not just to give oxygen. Th...
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High Flow Mean High Concentration?-- Truth About Venturi Oxygen Masks
Nov 03 , 2021
High flow does not mean high concentration. High concentration oxygen therapy is not suitable for most patients, while high flow provides a steady flow of oxygen. Next, let's discuss how does a Venturi Oxygen Mask works? 1.What Is the Venturi Effect? 1.1 Venturi Mask Mechanism The venturi effect involves the continuity equation and Bernoulli's principle in fluid physics. When a certain flow rate o...
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Did You Choose the Right Laboratory Centrifuge Tubes?
Nov 30 , 2021
Centrifuge Tubes are a common laboratory consumable use in a laboratory. It is used to hold experimental liquids and then placed inside the centrifuge for centrifugation. What are the differences between centrifugal tubes? Let's talk in detail below. Divide From Material Centrifuge tubes are divided into plastic and glass. Plastic centrifuge tubes are used more because glass can not be used i...
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Nasal Therapy:High Flow or Low Flow Nasal Cannula?
Dec 07 , 2021
Over the past few decades, almost every patient in the emergency department or intensive care unit has received some form of oxygen therapy with high flow, heating, and humidifying oxygen delivered through nasal intubation. This post will compare low flow nasal oxygen tubes with high flow nasal oxygen tubes to help you have a deeper understanding of nasal therapy. Low Flow Nasal Cannu...
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Esr Test:Procedure,Causes,Results
Jan 11 , 2022
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), ESR test is used for inflammation in the body. Through this test, we can find out the symptoms related to inflammation. 1. Preparation Before Test 1.1 sample type: venous blood 2ml (the sample should be fresh, pay attention to avoid pollution, hemolysis, and suspected blood clot) 1.2 patient preparation: the patient is in a quiet state, and is little affected ...