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Claudia Leblanc posted a new Topic

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 at 10:35 AM

Glucose testing in neonates

: "Hello,
We are having issues with some neonates with glucometer (NOVA) readings as low as 25. It has happened on 3 babies in the last month. Other babies have tested within normal range. I did calibration verification on the 3 meters in the unit
and all were functioning properly. There is a written policy on how to collect the sample but..."

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michelle gray posted a reply on Re: Glucose meter testing in OR specimen collec...

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 at 10:18 AM

Said: : "Fortunately for us, the barcode on the wristband is the only thing that can be used for the glucometer. Chart labels are invalid, so if you have to access the wrist, you can access a finger. Unless they cut the wristband off"

michelle gray posted a reply on Re: Glucometer in the OR

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 at 10:03 AM

Said: : "How about urine strips in the OR to check for WBCs and bacteria in wounds"

Diana Willoughby posted a reply on Re: Glucose meter testing in OR specimen collec...

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 at 10:03 AM

Said: : "Thank you! That is our contention exactly. However, the anesthesia group is stating that this as "standard practice." I want to do my due diligence to collect information to show that it is not standard. I appreciate your time. Diana"

Lois Snider posted a reply on Re: Glucose meter testing in OR specimen collec...

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 at 10:01 AM

Said: : "HI Diana, I went through this a year ago. It started with just the colon surgeries. Studies found that there were better outcomes if the glucose was monitored hourly. They asked if they could use the ear lobe since the arms were t...