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Blood Glucose Measuring

Blood Glucose Measuring. Prepared By: Dr. Manal Moussa Ibrahim. Equipment: * Blood Glucose meter. * Blood Glucose reagent strip compatible with the meter. * Paper towel. * Warm cloth or other warming device (optional). * Antiseptic swab. * Disposable Gloves.

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Blood Glucose Measuring

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  1. Blood Glucose Measuring Prepared By: Dr. Manal Moussa Ibrahim

  2. Equipment: * Blood Glucose meter. * Blood Glucose reagent strip compatible with the meter. * Paper towel. * Warm cloth or other warming device (optional). * Antiseptic swab. * Disposable Gloves. * Sterile lancet or 19- or 21- gauge needle. * Lancet injector (optional). *Cotton ball to wipe the glucose reagent strip (dry wipe method).

  3. Glucose Measuring Devices • Used to Check Blood Sugar Levels • Many different types and models

  4. Procedures • Careful attention to BSI & safety • Select Finger • Massage blood into distal end • Clean finger with alcohol & allow to dry • Use lancet or Auto-lancet device • Wipe first drop of blood off • Apply drop of blood onto test strip and follow individual glucometer instructions • Dispose of sharps and soiled supplies

  5. Device & Accessories Test Strips Glucometer Lancet

  6. Glucose Measuring Steps Step #1 Step #2 Step #3 Locate Glucometer Open Up Case Turn Power On

  7. Glucose Measuring Steps, cont. Step #4 Confirm Codes

  8. Glucose Measuring Steps, cont. Step #5 Insert Test Strip

  9. Glucose Measuring Steps, cont. Step #6 Obtain Blood Sample

  10. Glucose Measuring Steps, cont. Step #7 Apply Drop of Blood If inadequate up to 15 secs., add additional blood

  11. Glucose Measuring Steps, cont. Step #8 Document Results

  12. Device Variations Some glucometers turn on automatically. Know the features of the glucometer your service uses.

  13. Results • Normal blood glucose range is typically 80-120 (fasting) • Treat the patient, not the numbers

  14. Maintenance & Calibration • Techniques • Frequency • Batteries • Care & Storage • Device • test strips • Documentation

  15. BSI & Cleansing Issues • Dispose of all sharps and blood contaminated materials properly • Cleanse only outside of monitor with general disinfectant (manufacturer approved) • Do not immerse/ inject/spray any liquid into device

  16. Questions? Ask your training officer • Consult your service Medical Director • Call your Regional office or visit their website http://www.semaems.com • Contact OEMS at (617)753-7300 or visit http://www.mass.gov/dph/oems/oems.htm

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