Abstract
Near-critical levels of laboratory results are derived by using simple calculations, which take critical levels into account. These calculations provide a framework whereby the guesswork is removed when the need arises to identify and act upon these near-critical results.
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Benmouyal, E. Alarming (or Near-Critical) Results Are Highlighted to Alleviate Adverse Outcome. SN Compr. Clin. Med. 1, 311–312 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-019-0040-0
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