Jan
Our Paeds diabetic nurse was keen to use them for brittle diabetics as it would if indicate situations where ketones were not a complication with hyperglycaemia. I did an evaluation but at the time the company did not supply controls with the kits and it was difficult to recommend use. Also at the time I look at the strips they were not available on script. In the end we advised caution and they haven't pursued the issue.
Sorry for being negative.
Derek
-----Original Message-----
From: Janice Still [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 27 August 2003 16:54
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Optium ketone strips
Has anyone experience of using ketone strips with the
Medisense Optium blood glucose meter? I have
reservations about the use of these, apart from the
cost, and would be interested in whether these are
seen as clinically useful and what criteria are
applied to their use.
Thanks.
Jan
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Mrs. J. Still,
POCT Manager,
Biochemistry Dept,
Watford General Hospital. 01923-217998.
The views expressed in this message are personal and do not reflect West Herts NHS Hospitals Trust policy.
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