tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325605184495137942.post4002757187588707438..comments2023-10-21T19:31:13.136-06:00Comments on I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused: Downregulation of StatBleeding Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11654470738092202883noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8325605184495137942.post-35896720128790770042011-01-11T05:18:06.965-07:002011-01-11T05:18:06.965-07:00Hand held Istat machines. Get one for the OR, ER, ...Hand held Istat machines. Get one for the OR, ER, Recovery, and Preop. Seriously. Yes, it shifts more work onto the doctors that they are not paid for. Yes, I resented that years ago when the program started. Yes, someone has to maintain units and test staff to meet criteria. And I suspect having the damn things programmed so the lab can bill for each test is key to obtaining them. But getting the data you describe in ten minutes max, all hours of the day/night? Priceless.burnttoastnoreply@blogger.com