A mathematical model of a blood-gas service

A mathematical model of a blood-gas service

A mathematical model depicting operation of a blood-gas workstation was developed by two systems analysts working closely with two clinical pathologists. This model was used to provide estimates of average as well as maximum turnaround times under various conditions of workload, specimen types (capi...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of clinical pathology 1977-09, Vol.68 (3), p.321-326
Hauptverfasser: Krieg, A F, Israel, M, Dinkel, J J, Kochenberger, G A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Blood Gas Analysis - methods
Communication
Computers
Humans
Operations Research
Pennsylvania
Time and Motion Studies
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Zusammenfassung:A mathematical model depicting operation of a blood-gas workstation was developed by two systems analysts working closely with two clinical pathologists. This model was used to provide estimates of average as well as maximum turnaround times under various conditions of workload, specimen types (capillary vs. syringe), methodology (use of IL 513 vs. IL 313 for capillary samples), and reporting procedures (report each sample as analyzed vs. report after analysis of all samples in batch). These estimates have been validated against actual experience in our laboratory. Such an objective mathematical model can be used to plan optimal service.
ISSN:0002-9173
1943-7722
DOI:10.1093/ajcp/68.3.321