What is a lab value skeleton?
These diagrams are referred to as lab value skeletons or fish bones. Using these skeletons will help you quickly reference your patients lab values without having to run back to the computer to look them up.
How are fishbone diagrams used in hospital settings?
A fishbone diagram helps team members visually diagram a problem or condition’s root causes, allowing them to truly diagnose the problem rather than focusing on symptoms.
What are four major categories used on a fishbone diagram?
This type of fishbone diagram gets its name from the way it organizes information about potential causes into four common categories: Suppliers, Systems, Surroundings and Skills.
How do fishbone diagrams work?
A fishbone diagram, as the name suggests, mimics a fish skeleton. The underlying problem is placed as the fish’s head (facing right) and the causes extend to the left as the bones of the skeleton; the ribs branch off the back and denote major causes, while sub-branches branch off of the causes and denote root causes.
Why is fishbone diagram used?
A fishbone diagram is a visualization tool for categorizing the potential causes of a problem. This tool is used in order to identify a problem’s root causes. Typically used for root cause analysis, a fishbone diagram combines the practice of brainstorming with a type of mind map template.
What are normal lab results?
| NORMAL ADULT LABORATORY VALUES | |
|---|---|
| Total | 0.2-1.3 mg/dL (3-22 µmol/L) |
| Direct | 0.0-0.3 mg/dL (0-5 µmol/L) |
| Calcium, serum | 9.0-11.0 mg/dL (2.25-2.75 mmol/L) |
| Cholesterol, serum | 140-250 mg/dL (3.6-6.5 mmol/L) |
What values are in a BMP?
This panel measures the blood levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN), calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, and sodium. You may be asked to stop eating and drinking for 10 to 12 hours before you have this blood test.
