Hemochron Sig Elite ACT Plus in the Cath Lab

We used the ACT+ in our Cath Lab but recently switched to the ACT-LR (low-range) due to volume of heparin administered during the procedures. I would check to see the dosage being administered to make sure your have the correct reagent for your procedure. 

Following!!!  We are needing to start validation of the Plus after the first of the year.  Currently only using the LR in our Cath Lab, but as our EP cases are increasing, the team is requesting the Plus cuvettes. 

We use Sig Elite ACT Plus in our cath lab and in our OR for perfusion cases .  Our CVL department has 5 devices in use and have chosen to have 2/5 designated only for ACT +.   The other 3 devices are configured for LR only; staff is very skilled in using the correct cuvette type based on case/heparin. We have everything connected through RALS and every location is set up with data plugs/power so that we stay connected.  Wireless would be amazing!

We use the ACT-LR in our cath labs, IR labs, EP, CVU, and a cardiac pre/post unit.  I agree with Brystal; getting staff to transmit the monthly QC and patient results is the challenge. QC can be a little finicky, very technique dependent.  Staff and physicians are satisfied overall.  

We use the ACT+ in the Cath Lab only for the EP cases.  All other cases use the ACT-LR.  They have 2 devices dedicated to the LR and one device dedicated to the +.

Thank you for your responses!