[New Role and Contribution of Medical Technologists in the Actual Settings of Emergency Medical Care]
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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
Abstract:
The Japan Organization for Emergency Laboratory Technologists founded in 2012 has proposed a new con- cept to shift emergency laboratory services from conventional to acute pathological condition-focused ap- proaches. It expects that the shortening of the TTAT (therapeutic turnaround time), including the pre- and post-laboratory phases, rather than the simple TAT (turnaround time), will provide a basis for medical tech- nologists to lead future emergency medical care from their standpoint. For the shortening of the TTAT, the further promotion of TQA (therapeutic quality assurance) is indispensable. Therefore, it may be necessary for medical technologists to develop basic knowledge and skills related to emergency medical care, in addition to accessing the actual settings of emergency medical care, and appropriately managing diverse conditions they may encounter with sufficient expertise. [Review].
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