We had nothing but trouble with our ABL700 in Delivery
Suite. To accommodate extra tests on the analyser
without needing huge volumes of sample, they narrowed
the sample path. This makes it exceptionally sensitive
to micro-clots, microbubbles, particulate matter etc.
We had a 35-40% failure rate, some due to poor
sampling but some samples it simply would not analyse,
in spite of changing capillaries and holders to those
recommended by Radiometer. Our surgeons saw escalating
costs due to an increasing number of emergency
sections being performed. We asked Radiometer to
remove the analyser and it was replaced with an
old-fashioned ABL5 which has a sample path like a tube
tunnel. Our failure rate is now 10%.
Jan
--- Marieke Jordaan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >
Apologies for cross-posting if you subscribe to both
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>
> Foetal scalp samples are notoriously difficult to
> deal with - we are keen to
> know what a "reasonable" failure rate is (i.e.
> samples that cannot be analysed
> due to insufficient volume or inhomogeneous samples
> due to clots or air). If
> you have audited yours, I would be most grateful if
> you could let me know. If
> there are a number of replies I will summarise the
> information.
>
> Has anyone found that one analyser is associated
> with a higher/lower failure
> rate than any other?
>
> Thanks for your help
>
> Marieke Jordaan
> Mid-Yorkshire Trust
>
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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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