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criteria_for_critical_results_and_process_for_reporting_calling_of_results

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Criteria for critical results

  • Acute fracture/dislocation
  • Septic arthritis
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Acute infection (Osteomyelitis, Soft tissue abscess)

Process for reporting/calling of critical results

  • Try to contact an ordering physician if the patient is an outpatient.
  • Try to contact an ordering physician or a caring nurse if the patient is an inpatient.
  • Report STAT ER cases in 30 minute window in preliminary forms, and Call the ER for the results (ROS)
criteria_for_critical_results_and_process_for_reporting_calling_of_results.1278016052.txt.gz · Last modified: 2012/04/03 01:52 (external edit)