Introduction, Features and benefits, Medisense precision pcx point-of-care system – MediSense PCx User Manual
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Introduction
Welcome to the MediSense Precision PCx
™
Point-of-Care System,
the portable hospital whole blood testing system. The Precision PCx
System simplifies patient monitoring for point-of-care whole blood
glucose testing by nurses, physicians, diabetes educators, laboratory
staff and other healthcare professionals who need quick, accurate
results. The Precision PCx System includes the following:
Features and Benefits
Hand-Held Monitor
The hand-held design of the monitor allows
it to be easily brought to the patient for testing.
Simplified Data Entry
The monitor contains a built-in barcode scanner
which allows the operator to enter patient
identification, operator identification, test strip lot
number and other pertinent data by simply scanning
a barcode.
Easy Operation
To perform a test, a test strip is inserted into the
monitor’s test strip port, and a small drop of blood
is applied to the target area on the test strip.
Rapid Test Results
The monitor automatically begins testing as soon as
the sample is detected on the test strip. Results are
displayed in 20 seconds.
Easy Home Training
The monitor’s design and operation are similar to
other MediSense monitors, making it easy to educate
patients on home self-testing procedures.
Infection Control
The risk of contamination to operator and patient
is minimized since the blood does not enter the
monitor.
Improved Test Strip
The Precision PCx System uses unique biosensor
Technology
technology to obtain accurate results over a broad
range of patient hematocrit levels and sample types.
Precision PCx Test Strips and Precision PCx Plus
Test Strips with TrueMeasure
™
Technology are
approved for use with arterial, venous, capillary and
neonatal whole blood samples.
Minimal Maintenance
The monitor’s exterior surface needs only to be
wiped down once a day, or as needed, and the
batteries need to be replaced or recharged when
necessary.
MediSense Precision PCx Point-of-Care System