Ron Heese
9th February 2009, 22:53
Greetings to all,
I hope no one minds but this question is a bit more obstetrical in nature and if nothing else someone may be able to point me in a more apprpriate direction.
I am curious if anyone is using scalp lactate values rather than, or in conjunction with scalp ph, for fetal surveillance? In particular I am seeking out groups that are using the LactatePro handheld analyzer for this purpose. I have been collecting data for some time now and am considering research possibilities for the future.
One of the stumbling blocks I am confronted with is putting together an acceptable quality assurance program for this point of care (POCT) analyzer. Would anyone who uses this type of POCT be willing to share this type of information or direct me to someone who can? It would be most helpful and greatly appreciated. Any other discussion that is generated on the topic of using scalp lactate values is also very welcome.
If any group would like to e-mail me directly please feel free to do so at rheese@hsc.mb.ca I look forward to hearing from you.
Warmest regards
Ron Heese
Clinical Specialist, RRT
Children’s Respiratory Therapy.
Women’s and Child Health Program
Health Sciences Center
School of Medical Rehabilitation
University of Manitoba
(204) 787-2310 Pager 3009
rheese@hsc.mb.ca
I hope no one minds but this question is a bit more obstetrical in nature and if nothing else someone may be able to point me in a more apprpriate direction.
I am curious if anyone is using scalp lactate values rather than, or in conjunction with scalp ph, for fetal surveillance? In particular I am seeking out groups that are using the LactatePro handheld analyzer for this purpose. I have been collecting data for some time now and am considering research possibilities for the future.
One of the stumbling blocks I am confronted with is putting together an acceptable quality assurance program for this point of care (POCT) analyzer. Would anyone who uses this type of POCT be willing to share this type of information or direct me to someone who can? It would be most helpful and greatly appreciated. Any other discussion that is generated on the topic of using scalp lactate values is also very welcome.
If any group would like to e-mail me directly please feel free to do so at rheese@hsc.mb.ca I look forward to hearing from you.
Warmest regards
Ron Heese
Clinical Specialist, RRT
Children’s Respiratory Therapy.
Women’s and Child Health Program
Health Sciences Center
School of Medical Rehabilitation
University of Manitoba
(204) 787-2310 Pager 3009
rheese@hsc.mb.ca