Reviewing Test Results
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The 0 key can be used to backlight the display to view
results in dim lighting. (The backlight turns off after 90
seconds or when the 0 key is pressed again.)
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Test results are displayed numerically and with bar
graphs. Tick marks indicate the reference ranges on
the bar graphs. (Blood gases and their associated
calculated values are not displayed with bar graphs
and reference ranges.)
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Test results are displayed for 2 minutes or a
customized time. To recall the last set of results to the
screen, turn the analyzer on and press 1 for Last
Result.
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To review results from the same patient, when results
are displayed, press 1 for Test Options and then 3 for
History. Scroll through test records using the 1 and 2
keys.
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To review another patient’s results, turn the analyzer
on and press the Menu key followed by the 2 key for
Data Review and the 1 key for patient. Scan or enter
the Patient’s ID number. Use the 1 and 2 keys to
scroll through the test records. Or, press the Menu
key followed by the 7 key for List. Select the test
record(s) to be reviewed and press the Enter key.
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Reportable and Reference Ranges
Measured:
Reportable
Reference Range
Test
Units
Range
(arterial)
(venous)
Sodium/Na
mmol/L (mEq/L)
100 – 180
138 – 146
138 – 146
Potassium/K
mmol/L (mEq/L)
2.0 – 9.0
3.5 – 4.9
3.5 – 4.9
Chloride/Cl
mmol/L (mEq/L)
65 – 140
98 – 109
98 – 109
Glucose/Glu
mmol/L
1.1 – 38.9
3.9 – 5.8
3.9 – 5.8
mg/dL
20 – 700
70 – 105
70 – 105
g/L
0.20 – 7.00
0.70 – 1.05
0.70 – 1.05
Lactate/Lac
mmol/L
0.30 – 20.00
0.36 – 1.25
0.90 – 1.70
mg/dL
2.7 – 180.2
3.2 – 11.3
8.1 – 15.3
Creatinine/Crea
mg/dL
0.2 – 20.0
0.6 – 1.3
0.6 – 1.3
µmol/L
18 – 1768
53 – 115
53 – 115
Charging Rechargeable Battery in External Recharge Compartment
Placing a rechargeable battery into the recharging compartment will automatically initiate
trickle recharging. The indicator light near the recharging compartment will be green when a
rechargeable battery is placed in the compartment.
STEP / ACTION
1. The battery pack has two labels: one for orientation in the handheld and one for
orientation in the Downloader/Recharger. With the label with the Downloader facing
up and the electrical contact end of the pack facing the contacts in the battery
compartment, insert the pack into the compartment as shown on the label.
2. To remove the battery after it is charged, back the pack out of the compartment.
Full recharge from a discharged state takes approximately 40 hours.
Caution
If you are using rechargeable batteries, use
only
rechargeable batteries and recharging
equipment supplied by your i-STAT distributor. Other batteries and rechargers may affect test
results and pose other hazards to operators and patients.
Hardware Procedures
Replacing Batteries
1. Slide the battery compartment door off.
2. Tilt the handheld slightly to slide out the battery
carrier.
3. Remove the old batteries from the carrier and replace
with 2 new 9V lithium batteries.
(Ultralife Battery Part No. U9VL-J-P)
4. Insert the carrier back into the compartment – label
facing up and electrical contacts first.
5. Slide the battery compartment door into place.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery
Placing a handheld in a Downloader/Recharger will automatically initiate recharging of
the rechargeable battery. The indicator light on top of the Downloader/Recharger will be
green (trickle charge), red (fast charge), or blinking red (fast charge pending) when a
handheld with a rechargeable battery is placed in the Downloader/Recharger.
No damage will be caused if a handheld with disposable batteries installed is placed in
the Downloader/Recharger.
