| Literature DB >> 24961788 |
Mundeep Kaur Kainth1, Francis Gigliotti2.
Abstract
We analyzed the practice of paired erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein testing when evaluating fever or inflammation. In our hospital, this resulted in additional charges of $250000-$400000/year without demonstrable added benefit to patient care. Extrapolating our results, we estimate reducing this practice could save up to $300000000 nationally. Published by Mosby, Inc.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID： 24961788 DOI： 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.05.026
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr ISSN： 0022-3476 Impact factor: 4.406