Workflow Considerations: Using Cartridge-based Blood Gas Analyzers in Critical-care Testing

Independent assessment of clinical and technical workflow highlights key considerations when using cartridge-based blood gas systems in critical-care testing. Published in The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology (June 2012), this study compares the RAPIDPoint® 405 Blood Gas System and the GEM® Premier™4000 instrument to uncover the true walkaway capabilities of point-of-care analyzers.