Unnecessary repetitions of C-reactive protein and leukocyte count at the emergency department observation unit contribute to higher hospital admission rates

Schematic repetitions of CRP and leukocyte count at the ED observation unit are common, regardless of patients' clinical condition. Clinical judgment remains the main guiding factor to admit or discharge the patient, but repeated CRP testing influences the final decision, contributing to higher admission rates.

Authors

Bojana Radulović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2355-8405)
Lea Miklić
Ivana Lapić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0854-4526)
Dunja Rogić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7097-276X)
Ivan Gornik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6146-1327)
Hana Franić

Institutions

University Hospital Centre Zagreb (HR)
University of Zagreb (HR)

Publication Details

Journal: Diagnosis
Published: 2024-09-16
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/dx-2024-0139
Primary Topic: Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Type: article
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Unnecessary repetitions of C-reactive protein and leukocyte count at the emergency department observation unit contribute to higher hospital admission rates

Bojana Radulović, Lea Miklić, Ivana Lapić, Dunja Rogić et al.

Sep 16, 2024

Diagnosis

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

article

Unnecessary repetitions of C-reactive protein and leukocyte count at the emergency department observation unit contribute to higher hospital admission rates

Bojana Radulović, Lea Miklić, Ivana Lapić, Dunja Rogić, Ivan Gornik, Hana Franić

September 16, 2024article en

Abstract

Schematic repetitions of CRP and leukocyte count at the ED observation unit are common, regardless of patients' clinical condition. Clinical judgment remains the main guiding factor to admit or discharge the patient, but repeated CRP testing influences the final decision, contributing to higher admission rates.

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