Hi Theresa
We have both Glucose Meters and Blood Gas Machines on the wards that care for neonates. They currently use both, dependent upon other factors.
Regards
Mark
Mark Hamblin
Ext 3394 or
01305 251150 Bleep 211
Point of Care Coordinator
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2JY
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From: ACB Point-of-Care Testing [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Theresa Hornsby
Sent: 05 June 2017 15:04
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Subject: Neonatal Hypoglycaemia
Can I ask if following the British Association of Perinatal Medicine publication "Identification and Management of Neonatal Hypoglycaemia in the Full Term Infant – A Framework for Practice" you have been asked to provide gas analysers for glucose measurement rather than glucose meters?
The paper concludes:
In summary, analysis of plasma glucose equivalent using a blood gas machine provides a rapid and accurate measurement of neonatal blood glucose to support real-time clinical decisions. Consideration should be given to providing access to this ward based technology in all clinical settings where newborn infants are looked after.
We don't have a BGA on all wards where newborn infants are looked after and our consultants are asking what other Trusts do?
Theresa
POCT Coordinator
NNUH
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