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Said: We also use Hemochron Sig for our perfusion group, everyone else uses iSTAT. The hemochron and iSTAT are not interchangeable results, you need to establish new targets--they are different methodologies, and have to 2 different types of ...

Said: I agree also Kim! This issue comes up now and then for us as well. We use ISTAT ACT for our ACT testing, except in Perfusion where they use a Medtronic. Those are going to be phased out though. Providers have repeatedly asked for the He...

Said: I reached out to CAP a couple of years ago for clarification on POC.08600 and POC.08300 standards.  They confirmed that iSTAT does not require a 6m CalVer but that the 6m AMR verification is still required.  We utilize Cal Ver...

Said: I contacted the vendor and asked if we could evaluate their meter.  They sent us a meter, strips and controls to use

Said: Came here to say the same as Andrea. A lot of conversation being had among cardiac RN forums regarding issues with the drug itself. It may be worth reaching out to your pharmacy team to see if they can provide additional information you...