Medica EasyStat, Operator'S Manual

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o p e r a t i n g t h e a n a l y z e r
When analysis is complete, the measured results are printed with the
current sample number. The measured results are reported in mmHg
for blood gas parameters and mmol/L for electrolytes. When alter-
nate units are on (refer to
CONFIGURATION
in the
SETUP
MENU
), blood gas results are expressed in KPa and electrolytes are
expressed in mEq/L.
Results are automatically printed after each analysis if the printer is
turned on under
CONFIGURATION
in the
SETUP MENU
. The
measured results are compared to the normal and critical limits set
under
SET REFERENCE LIMITS
in the
SETUP MENU
.
When analysis results are in the critical range, they are flagged as
low ( ↓↓ ) or high ( ↑↑ ) on both the display and the printout. Patient
results that are outside the normal range, and not in the critical range
will be flagged as low ( ↓ ) or high ( ↑ ) on the display and printout. If
any result is not within the analyzer’s measurement range, the result
is displayed and printed as — e.g., pH < 6.50 ↓↓ or pH > 8.00 ↑↑ .
The display will show < 6.50 ↓↓ or > 8.00 ↑↑ blinking on and off.