Capintec CAPTUS 4000e - Chapter 7; Quick Step Guide for Thyroid Uptake Procedure; Measurement Protocols; Counting Methods

CAPINTEC, INC. CAPTUS
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4000e
November 16 THYROID UPTAKE 7-3
Note: At least one measurement protocol must be set up before a patient can be added to
the Patient Directory or any other function can be accessed from Figure 7-1 Thyroid
Uptake Main Screen.
QUICK STEP GUIDE FOR THYROID UPTAKE PROCEDURE
1. Set up a protocol for measurement (refer to Adding Protocols on page 7-5).
2. Add all the required patient information and dosage information (refer to Adding Patients
on page 7-10).
3. If the counting method selected in protocol is Decay Correct Administered Dose (refer to
MAKING MEASUREMENTS on page7-18), count each capsule for an initial capsule
count before the patient arrives.
4. If needed, measure a pre-dosed patient when the patient arrives.
5. Administer the capsule(s) to the patient. Record the administered time (refer to Dose
Administration on page 7-4).
6. Count the patient after a desired uptake time (refer to Counting Selected Patient on
page 7-20).
7. Print the patient report if needed (refer to Patients Reports on page 7-25).
MEASUREMENT PROTOCOLS
Protocols need to be set up to select the method of measurement and dose administration to
the patient (refer to Adding Protocols on page 7-5).
Counting Methods
There are two counting methods that can be used as the measurement protocol:
1. Decay Correct Administered Dose
In this method, a single capsule is used.
• Measure the capsule before administering it to the patient.
• Then administer this capsule to the patient.
• Measure the patient for uptakes at the required intervals.
Sometimes, individual capsules may vary in activity from one to another. This method
eliminates any error caused by a difference in activity between the capsule
administered to the patient and a second different capsule used as a standard. It is
less time consuming since it eliminates the need to recount a standard capsule each
time an uptake measurement is performed. This method is also cost effective since it
eliminates the need of a second capsule to be used only as a standard. If your facility
uses an alternate method, try making comparison measurements with your current