ITC Hemochron Response Whole Blood Coagulation System - Manual (Page 11)

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6.
Use the numeral keys to enter the patient weight (from 20 to 300 kilograms, or from 44.1 to 666.3
pounds, depending upon the units chosen). If a decimal point is used, it is automatically entered.
7.
Press YES to store the entered weight and display it on the Patient Info screen.
Note: If one or more values is entered outside of the stated ranges, the message Out of
Range Weight/Height is displayed for manual entry of the blood volume.
8.
If necessary, change the gender (M or F) by pressing 4. The selected gender is stored and displayed
on the Patient Info screen.
Note: Once values are stored for a patient's height, weight and gender, the system displays the
patient's calculated blood volume.
9.
If the patient's blood volume is to be entered rather than calculated by the system, press 5 to display
the Enter Blood Volume screen:
Then, use the numeral keys to enter the patient's blood volume (in milliliters, from 50 to 9,999
mL), and press YES to store the entered blood volume and display it on the Patient Info screen.
Note: If the patient's blood volume is entered by the user rather than calculated by the system,
a pound symbol (#) follows the blood volume in all displays and reports.
10.
Press YES to store the information and cancel display of the Patient Info screen.
Tagging a Test Type
If non-barcoded tests are used, the test type can be tagged as follows:
1.
Display the RxDx System screen.
2.
Press 6 to display the Select Assay screen.
3.
Press the numeric key corresponding to the test to be selected. Depending on the test in use,
another submenu may be displayed for further test selection information.
4.
Press YES to store the information.
Note: If barcoded tests are used, the system will automatically read the bar code and identify the test.
Running a Baseline ACT Test
In order to calculate the bolus heparin dose, the result of a baseline ACT test on the patient is needed.
Note: The result of an ACT test that was previously run on the patient can be used. The test must have
been started within 90 minutes before and two minutes after the start of the most recent HRT test.
Note: Refer to the appropriate test package insert for information on required sample volume,
procedures for sample addition, mixing, and running the test.
1.
Dispense the sample into the ACT test tube and simultaneously press the START key.
2.
Mix the contents of the test tube.
3.
Insert the test tube in the well. The tube is rotated automatically in the well until clot formation is
detected and the results are displayed.