Quick lactate test for triage in emergency department
This trial tests if a quick lactate test (a blood test that measures a chemical linked to serious illness) can help doctors sort patients more accurately in the emergency department. It is for adults who are triaged as 'yellow' (urgent) and can give consent.
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Who can take part
- You must be classified as 'yellow' (urgent) in the Manchester Triage System.
- You must be able to sign a consent form.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot have a physical injury or trauma.
- You cannot have had an epileptic seizure.
- You cannot have received adrenergic therapy (like epinephrine) before arriving at the hospital.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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