RAPIDPoint® 500 Blood Gas Systems Routine Operations Online Training

Welcome to RAPIDPoint 500® Analyzer Routine Operations Online Training course. Routine operations include the handling and processing of samples, and reviewing and evaluating sample results. Select Next to continue. Identify preanalytical sample handling requirements Identify steps to process a sample Recall and edit patient and QC data Review and evaluate sample results Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Select Next to continue. Congratulations.  You have completed the RAPIDPoint® 500 Analyzer Routine Operations Online Training course.  Listed below are the key points that have been presented.  Take time to review the material before you proceed to the final quiz. Identify Preanalytical Sample Handling Requirements The majority of arterial samples are collected utilizing a heprinized syringe or capillary. A specialized device for arterial collection must be used so that adequate heparinization of the sample is achieved to provide anticoagulation and to prevent clot formation.   Follow your facility's guidelines for sample collection but ensure all air has been removed from the device, prior to mixing the sample after collection. Mixing should also be carried out prior to analysis to ensure that a uniform sample is measured, as it is common for the red cells to sediment even over a short period of time.   Identify Steps to Process a Sample After the sample is mixed and ready for analysis, select the proper sample device from the Analysis screen. Next, select the panel or deselect any parameters not ordered. If a barcode scanner is used, scan the barcode on the syringe. Enter Patient Demographics, if required. Attach sample device and press the Start button to initialize the analysis. Review and Evaluate Sample Results Sample results are generated in three ways: onscreen display, transmission to a data management system or LIS or on a printout from the system printer. Always review the results for any out of range or critical values. Address any such results per established procedures at your facility.   Recall and Edit Patient and QC Data Recalling data may be required in order to view and print results for patient samples that have already been analyzed. You also can recall data to send the results to a RAPIDComm®  data management system or an LIS.   Recalling data is required if patient demographics or temperature need to be edited for that sample result. The menu is accessed by selecting Recall>Patient>Patient Result>Results.   Select Next to continue. The majority of arterial samples are collected utilizing a heparinized syringe or capillary. A specialized device for arterial collection must be used to ensure that adequate heparinization of the sample is achieved. This provides anticoagulation and prevents clot formation.   Follow your institution's guidelines for sample collection but ensure all air has been removed from the device prior to mixing the sample after collection.   Mixing should be carried out prior to analysis to ensure that a uniform sample is measured as it is common for the red cells to sediment even over a short period of time.   Select Next to continue To begin sample analysis: Verify/select sample device Select panel or deselect parameters not ordered Scan barcode on syringe, if used Enter Patient Demographics, if required Attach sample device Sample Processing Learn how to process samples. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentVerify/select sample deviceHTML   Verify the proper sample device is selected for your sample. Select from optional device types to change. Select each checkbox to learn how to process samples.  Select TestsHTML    Select the panel of desired tests to run or deselect any tests not ordered.  Scan Barcode if usedHTML   Scan the barcode attached to syringe if used by your facility to enter patient data.  Attach Sample to PortHTML   Attach the sample device to the analyzer sample port.  Start AnalysisHTML    Press the Start icon..  Enter Patient Demographic DataHTML   Enter Patient Demographic Data if required.  Remove SyringeHTML   When the analyzer has finished aspirating, the syringe returns to its original position, and the message "remove syringe" appears onscreen. Remove the syringe and press forward arrow button. Dispose of the syringe according to the prescribed procedures by your facility. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.   Sample results are generated three ways: Onscreen display Transmit to DMS/LIS Print out on system printer Review results for out of range/critical values per your facility procedures.   Select Next to continue. Recalling data may be required in order to: View and print results for patient samples that have already been analyzed Send the results to a RAPIDComm® Data Management System or an LIS Edit a sample result may required for patient demographics or temperature Recall Results Learn how to Recall Results. Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentRecall IconHTML    Select Recall icon.  Patient ButtonHTML    Select Patients button.  Patient SampleHTML   Select Patient Sample from the screen.  Select Results buttonHTML   Select Results button.  Print ButtonHTML   Select the Print icon button to print the recalled result. The results also will be sent to the Data Management system or LIS. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.   Edit Results Learn how to Edit Results Checklist TitleChecklist TypeChecklist ContentRecall IconHTML   Select Recall icon. Select each checkbox to learn more about editing results.  Patient buttonHTML    Select Patient button.  Patient SampleHTML    Select Patient Sample from the screen.  Results ButtonHTML    Select Results button.  Edit ButtonHTML   Select the Edit Button to edit onscreen demographic/temperature information. When complete, select the X in the upper-right corner to close the window and continue.