Blood Gas

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EQA

PURPOSE OF TEST

The GEM Premier 5000 system is a portable critical care system used to provide rapid analysis of whole blood samples at a point of care setting. The instrument provides measured and calculated parameters to aid in the diagnosis of a patient’s acid/base status, electrolyte and metabolite balance and oxygen delivery capacity.

Measured Analytes

pH, pCO2, pO2, Na+, K+, ionised Ca++, Cl–, Glu, Lac, Hct, tHb, O2Hb, COHb, MetHb, HHb, sO2

Derived (Calculated) Parameters

BE(B), BE(ecf), tHb(c), Ca++ (7.4), Anion gap (AG), P/F ratio, pAO2, CaO2, CvO2, p50, O2cap, sO2(c), O2ct, HCO3 – std, TCO2, HCO3 – (c), A-aDO2, paO2/pAO2, RI, CcO2, a-vDO2, Qsp/Qt (est), Qsp/Qt, Hct(c)

Manufacturer's Information

Quick Reference Guide:

POCT sites with service agreement signed;

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AIM
ICU1
ICU2

Standard Operating Procedure

SOP of Blood Gas testing using GEM Premier 5000

Supplies

Blood Gas Testing Supplies

Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)

Device malfunction

Reporting form
Issues/Troubleshooting Record
1. - Analyser
  - Cartridge/GEM PAK

Training & Competency

1. All HQE staff who wish to become operators of GEM Premier 5000 must;

Read the SOP
Attend a training session
Successfully complete the theory assessment
Demonstrate competence through practical assessment

2. Training and competency assessment must be performed prior to assessing the device and yearly thereafter for recertification.

3. Operators will need to pass the theory test with a score of at least 100% before being assessed for practical competence by an approved trainer.

Individuals who have not completed training and do not hold a valid competency are not authorized to use this device.

Online Training Tutorial and Theory Competency Assessment

Physical training & Practical Assessment

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Theory Assessment Results
Practical Assessment Results
Approved User Lists (and Certificate of Competency)

Trainer Resources

Practical Assessment Link

Proficiency Testing (PT) / External Quality Assurance (EQA)

PT/EQA is a method used to demonstrate competency and validate a laboratory’s measurement process by comparing your results to the results of a reference laboratory and other participant laboratories.

Program

RCPAQAP Condensed POCT Blood Gases

PT/EQA Calendar

Sample Handling and Processing Instructions

Reports

Interpretation

Interpretation of Blood Gas PT/EQA Reports

(Refer page 9-16)

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