{"id":2150,"date":"2020-08-26T09:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T09:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinlabint.3wstaging.nl\/advanced-blood-glucose-monitoring-system-provides-superior-patient-safety-during-emergency-flight-transfer\/"},"modified":"2021-01-08T11:14:09","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T11:14:09","slug":"advanced-blood-glucose-monitoring-system-provides-superior-patient-safety-during-emergency-flight-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinlabint.com\/advanced-blood-glucose-monitoring-system-provides-superior-patient-safety-during-emergency-flight-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced blood glucose monitoring system provides superior patient safety during emergency flight transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roche Accu-Chek\u00ae<\/sup> Inform II test strips chosen by CEGA Air Ambulance requirements for accuracy and ease-of-use<\/p>\n

<\/strong>CEGA Air Ambulance has recently upgraded its blood glucose monitoring system to use the advanced Accu-Chek Inform II test strips from Roche.  Ensuring accurate and reliable results across a wide range of glucose levels, these easy to use blood glucose test strips provide the performance criteria necessary for monitoring critically ill patients prior to, during and after emergency flight transfers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe require a reliable, easy to use, professional tool for blood glucose measurement,\u201d comments CEGA Senior Flight Nurse, Stuart Cox.  \u201cAfter reviewing all the kits that are available on the market, we felt that the Roche Accu-Chek Inform II test strips best met our requirements for high quality patient care in the air ambulance environment.  The user interface is very simple and straightforward to use anywhere and by any of our trained staff.  In addition, the strips have a very good range compared to other systems, giving accurate results at both high and low glucose levels, which is essential for patient safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stress-induced insulin resistance and hyperglycaemia is common in critically ill patients [1,2,3] and so close monitoring of blood glucose levels is an important part of their care.  Studies have shown that maintenance of appropriate glycaemic control in such patients improves morbidity and mortality [1,4,5].<\/p>\n

\u201cProviding international medical assistance, including the transportation of critical care patients around Europe, we use the Accu-Chek Inform II glucose strips to assess patients prior to the flight to make sure they are stable; during the transfer to monitor them and guide any necessary treatment; and then after the flight to assess their status before handing them over to the next medical team.  The accuracy of the Accu-Chek Inform II strips ensures that patients get the right care at the right time, and we can have confidence in the results.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Accu-Chek Inform II test strips have undergone extensive evaluation, including studies at over 30 external sites as well as thorough internal testing [6]. The results of these evaluations demonstrate that the Accu‑Chek Inform II strips provide accurate and reliable blood glucose measurements under a variety conditions, including wide haematocrit and environmental ranges and in presence of maltose. Furthermore, the strips require a minimal sample volume of just 0.6\u00b5l and deliver accurate results from alternative sampling sites, such as the palm and forearm.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Accu-Chek Inform II strips mirror our needs for air ambulance work,\u201d concludes Stuart.  \u201cThey are well researched, with evidence-based performance.  We also value the after sales and technical support we have received from Roche, which has been invaluable in the training of our staff.\u201d\nwww.roche.co.uk<\/link>www.cega-air-ambulance.com<\/link>.
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1. <\/sup> Van den Berghe, G., Wouters, P., Weekers, F. et al (2001) N Engl. J. Med. 345: 1359-67
2. Van den Berghe, G. (2004) J. Clin. Invest. 114: 1187-1195
3. Mizock, B.A. Best Pract. Res. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 2001,15(4): 533 \u2013 551.
4. K<\/sup>rinsley, J.S. (2004) Mayo Clin. Proc. 79:992-1000 
5.  Insulin in Intensive Care – The Leuven Protocol.  Intensive Care Society website: <\/sup>http:\/\/www.ics.ac.uk\/icmprof\/pubsother.asp?menuid=8<\/sup><\/link>6. Information available on request, Roche Diagnostics, Burgess Hill, UK.<\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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