GEM IQM3 pO2

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When looking at GEM IQM3, the manual states that there are 5 different solution materials that monitor the quality of the system. However, my colleague and I noticed that the pO2 monitoring only goes to 181 mmHg. So my question for GEM users is how are you confident the GEM is quality controlling the AMR in the +200mmHg range? How do you show this to inspectors?
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We perform AMR verifications every 6 months using Werfen PVP as well as the CAP survey SOQ (for coox).  Like any other analyzer, I don't think there is an expectation to verify the AMR more often, so I don't think it is an issue with inspectors.  With regards to routine QC, I think the question would be if it is verifying function near clinical decision points so you might compare it to your reference and critical ranges.

When you perform AMR you should use hypoxic and hyperbaric verification solutions. For regular QC you don't need to worry about it.

The IL PVP for the GEM goes up to 522 mmHg for pO2. This would be done every 6 months. 

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