An automatic blood gas system from RADIOMETER has been developed to simplify blood sampling and data capture, from the initial ordering of blood gas tests through to receiving results at the point of patient care.
The 1st automatic system is said to reduce errors and improve safety for both patient and operator. Faster testing and throughput means that time previously spent in front of an analyser is now made available for direct patient care. The operator, patient and sample IDs are scanned and linked together as the whole blood sample is drawn at the patient’s bedside. The data is automatically sent to the analyser, ensuring a correct patient-tosample match throughout the test. A safety sheath allows the operator to safely remove the needle, and a safety cap ensures that there is no exposure to blood. Once the blood sample has been taken to the analyser, it is automatically identified, mixed and measured; the results are sent directly to a bedside monitor and the hospital information management system. Results are then transferred to patient records, and full documentation is available for regulatory requirements.
