Automatic Blood Gas System Simplifies Blood Sampling and Data Capture

An automatic blood gas system simplifies blood sampling and data capture, from the initial ordering of blood gas tests through to receiving results at the point of patient care.

The system offers faster testing and throughput, meaning that time previously spent in front of an analyzer is now available for direct patient care.

The analyzer, called Radiometer (Brønshøj, Denmark) 1st Automatic system reduces errors, improving safety for patient and operator. The patient and sample IDs are scanned and linked together as the whole blood sample is drawn at the patient's bedside, and the data is automatically sent to the analyzer, ensuring a correct patient-to-sample match throughout the test.

The operator identifies the patient and then draws a blood gas sample using a one-hand device called a safe PICO sampler. The needle removal device allows optimal protection for the nurse. A safe tip cap is fitted onto the sampler, which removes air bubbles when the plunger is pressed.

Once the blood sample has been taken to the analyzer, it is automatically identified, mixed, and measured; the results are sent directly to a bedside monitor as well as the hospital information management system. Results are then transferred to patient records, and full documentation is available for regulatory requirement.

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