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General| Analyzer Type | Blood Gas Analyzer |
|---|---|
| Analysis Time | 35 seconds |
| User Interface | Touch screen |
| Power Supply | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Parameters Measured | pH, pCO2, pO2 |
| Sample Type | Whole blood |
| Sample Volume | 65 µL |
| Calibration | Automatic |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet |
| Operating Temperature | 15-30°C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-85% relative humidity, non-condensing |
Details the operator training guide as a tool for trainers, including processes, tasks, and hands-on suggestions.
Illustrates and describes key parts like touch screen, barcode reader, and sample inlets.
Patient state for accurate respiratory condition, rest period, and ventilation settings.
Ensures correct patient data, avoids mix-ups, misdiagnosis, and wrong treatment.
Recommends dry electrolyte-balanced heparin for anticoagulation and explains its properties.
Discusses blood volume, flush solutions, air bubble removal, and manual/integrated mixing.
Details how sample metabolism affects PO₂, PCO₂, pH, Ca²⁺, glucose, and lactate.
Covers sharing barcodes, accountability, traceability, and patient record keeping.
Explains the "Ready" mode and the green light indicator for sample measurement.
Details the step-by-step process: LIFT, ALIGN, PUSH, HOLD, REMOVE, CLOSE.
Explains mandatory fields, viewing results, critical limits, errors, and reference ranges.
Covers patient results log, reporting, ranges, critical limits, and analyzer log off.
Covers patient stability and appropriate identification for capillary samples.
Details heparinized tubes, types, correct volume, and avoiding tissue contamination.
Addresses air bubbles, gentle mixing to avoid hemolysis, and timely sample analysis.
Covers operator identification, sharing barcodes, and analyzer "Ready" mode status.
Describes removing end caps and attaching the clot catcher for capillary samples.
Details the step-by-step process for introducing capillary samples.
Explains patient information, viewing results, ranges, critical limits, and analyzer log off.
Describes the components and features of the solution pack and reference sensor.
Details steps for replacing thermal printer paper, including screen navigation and physical actions.
Describes replacing the solution pack, including screen navigation and physical steps.
Details replacing the sensor cassette, including conditioning time and screen guidance.
Explains conditions for readiness, parameter status, traffic lights, and test cycle indicators.
Reminds to clean inlet/mixing device and refers to IFU for exterior cleaning.
Covers infection control, blood handling, password expiration, and competency testing.
Identifies first points of contact for support, such as Laboratory/POC or Other.
Provides in-depth knowledge on device concepts and specifications for key operators.
Lists other training materials like Blood Gas Handbook and Preanalytics.
Specifies storage temperatures for sensor cassette and solution pack, emphasizing stock rotation.
Provides recommended replacement intervals for consumables and inlet gasket.
Lists six conditions for reusing a sensor cassette on another analyzer.
Lists three conditions for reusing a Solution Pack on another analyzer.
Stresses keeping the inlet gasket clean and details exterior cleaning steps.
Advises following guidelines for disinfecting and refers to the IFU.
Explains when troubleshooting is required based on analyzer modes and messages.
Describes guided troubleshooting procedures, modes, and resolution steps.
Details steps for exiting Operator Action, Troubleshooting, and Intervention Required modes.
Emphasizes QC for evaluating analyzer performance and ensuring accurate results.
Explains the use of QC solutions from the solution pack for built-in QC measurements.
Details the schedule for built-in QC, including hourly frequency and event triggers.
Covers system checks and sensitivity calibration of various parameters like pCO₂, pH, and pO₂.
Explains increased calibration frequency in the 24 hours post-sensor cassette replacement.
Explains how calibration results are marked (bold, light gray) and linked to measurements.
Describes automated evaluations, repeated calibrations/QCs, and logging.
Explains the plot for overviewing QC variations and tracking solution pack changes.
Introduces four measuring principles: Potentiometry, Amperometry, Optical pO₂, Spectrophotometry.
Explains the relationship between activity, concentration, and the Nernst equation.
Describes the general construction and location of sensors within the cassette.
Guides to finding indication and reportable ranges in the IFU, and defines them.
Refers to the IFU's "Specification" chapter for system limitations.
Explains operator management, anonymous use, and access profiles in IFU.
Refers to the IFU's "Setup" chapter for details on analyzer setup and data backup.
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