Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Critical Care: Revolutionizing Bedside Decision-Making
Keywords:
Point-of-Care Diagnostics , Critical CareAbstract
Background: Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics have emerged as a transformative force in critical care, enabling rapid,bedside decision-making that enhances patient outcomes. In high-stakes environments such as intensive care units (ICUs) and emergency departments (EDs), timely and accurate diagnostic information is crucial for guiding therapeutic interventions and reducing morbidity and mortality. Traditional laboratory-based diagnostics often introduce delays due to sample transport, processing, and result interpretation. In contrast, POC technologies provide immediate results,allowing clinicians to initiate treatment promptly and optimize resource utilization
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