Blood Glucose Measuring

Prepared By:Dr. Manal Moussa Ibrahim

Equipment:

* Blood Glucose meter.* Blood Glucose reagent strip compatible with the meter.* Paper towel.* Warm cloth or other warming device (optional).* Antiseptic swab.* Disposable Gloves.* Sterile lancet or 19- or 21- gauge needle. * Lancet injector (optional).*Cotton ball to wipe the glucose reagent strip (dry wipe method).

Glucose Measuring Devices• Used to Check Blood Sugar Levels• Many different types and models

Procedures • Careful attention to BSI & safety• Select Finger• Massage blood into distal end• Clean finger with alcohol & allow to dry• Use lancet or Auto-lancet device• Wipe first drop of blood off• Apply drop of blood onto test strip and

follow individual glucometer instructions• Dispose of sharps and soiled supplies

Device & Accessories

Glucometer

Test Strips

Lancet

Glucose Measuring Steps

Step #1 Step #2

Locate Glucometer

Open Up Case

Step #3

Turn Power On

Glucose Measuring Steps, cont.Step #4

Confirm Codes

Glucose Measuring Steps, cont.

Step #5

Insert Test Strip

Glucose Measuring Steps, cont.

Step #6

Obtain Blood Sample

Apply Drop of Blood

If inadequate up to 15 secs., add additional blood

Step #7

Glucose Measuring Steps, cont.

Glucose Measuring Steps, cont.

Step #8

Document Results

Some glucometers turn on automatically.Know the features of the glucometer your service uses.

Device Variations

Results

• Normal blood glucose range is typically

80-120 (fasting)

• Treat the patient, not the numbers

Maintenance & Calibration

• Techniques• Frequency• Batteries• Care & Storage

– Device– test strips

• Documentation

BSI & Cleansing Issues

• Dispose of all sharps and blood contaminated materials properly

• Cleanse only outside of monitor with general disinfectant (manufacturer approved)

• Do not immerse/ inject/spray any liquid into device

Questions?

Ask your training officer• Consult your service Medical Director• Call your Regional office or visit their

website http://www.semaems.com• Contact OEMS at (617)753-7300 or

visit http://www.mass.gov/dph/oems/oems.htm