Clinical Trial: Impact of Point-of-care Lactate Testing as Triage Supplement on Patient Management Using Manchester Triage System

U.S., Aug. 15 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07123857) titled 'Impact of Point-of-care Lactate Testing as Triage Supplement on Patient Management Using Manchester Triage System' on July 16.

Brief Summary: Although the Manchester Triage System (MTS) is widely used and validated internationally, it has some limitations. Its accuracy is moderate, especially for children and the elderly. Rising patient numbers and overcrowded emergency departments increase wait times, sometimes beyond safe limits. In Slovenia, MTS has been in use for 14 years without major updates, despite a significant rise in emergency visits. The yellow triage category (60-minute wait time) includes a very diverse group of patie...