Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Equine Practice.
Abstract: Point-of-care testing (POCT) refers to benchtop diagnostic modalities that have been translated into portable and easy-to-use formats suitable for patient-side use. Recent advances in diagnostic technology have allowed the development of a growing collection of POCT assays available to equine practitioners. Advantages include rapid results that reduce initial guesswork and promote diagnosis-targeted patient care, which may ultimately provide better clinical outcomes. Small handheld devices comprise most POCT technologies, providing qualitative or quantitative determination of an increasing range of analytes, including critical care analyzers and, more recently, hematology and immunology analyzers. This article discusses commercially available equine POCT.
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Publication Date: 2020-03-09 PubMed ID: 32145834DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2019.12.007Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Review
- Analytical Methods
- Clinical Examination
- Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Study
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Diagnostic Technique
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Management
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Hematology
- Immunology
- Laboratory Methods
- Technology
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Practice
- Veterinary Research
Summary
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The research article discusses the development and benefits of Point-of-care testing (POCT) in equine practice which primarily include rapid results and improved clinical outcomes.
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
- The study revolves around the concept of POCT, which refers to diagnostic modalities that have been transformed into portable and user-friendly formats for patient-side use.
- POCT technologies generally come in the form of small handheld devices that can provide either qualitative or quantitative determinations of a variety of analytes. In the recent past, these technologies have expanded to include critical care analyzers and even some focused on hematology and immunology.
Advantages of POCT
- The primary advantage of using POCT, as discussed in the research, is the quickness with which results can be obtained. This rapidity reduces guesswork in initial stages and facilitates diagnosis-targeted patient care, leading to potentially improved clinical outcomes.
- Furthermore, due to their compact and user-friendly format, these devices are quite practical for equine practitioners to use during field visits or in clinical setups where traditional fully-equipped labs may not be available.
POCT in Equine Practice
- The article particularly highlights the application of POCT in equine practice, discussing various commercially available equine POCT options.
- In the context of equine care, POCT can significantly enhance the efficiency and precision of diagnostics, especially vital in critical care scenarios requiring immediate intervention.
Progress in POCT Technology
- The study acknowledges the considerable advancements in POCT technology that have led to the development of a growing assortment of POCT assays available for equine practitioners.
- These advancements not only include the device’s ability to analyze a broader range of analytes but also coverage of various medical disciplines like hematology and immunology, thereby expanding the scope of rapid and precise diagnostics in equine care.
Cite This Article
APA
Slovis NM, Browne N, Bozorgmanesh R.
(2020).
Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Equine Practice.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 36(1), 161-171.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2019.12.007 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, McGee Medical Center, 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA. Electronic address: nslovis@hagyard.com.
- Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, McGee Medical Center, 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA.
- Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, McGee Medical Center, 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Blood Gas Analysis / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / blood
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horses
- Pathology, Clinical
- Point-of-Care Systems
Conflict of Interest Statement
Disclosure The authors have nothing to declare.
Citations
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