Nova StatStrip
Glucometer:
Newborn Heel Puncture
Quick Reference Guide
Pre-Collection Preparations:
a.
Always adhere to Universal Safety Precautions.
b.
Verify newborn identification and physician’s order.
c.
Warm the site prior to puncture for 2-3 minutes to
increase capillary flow if the puncture area is cold
or circulation is poor.
d.
Prepare the Nova StatStrip
glucometer for patient
test.
Site Selection:
a.
Lateral or medial plantar surface of the heel, free of
scars, cuts, bruises or rashes. Shaded areas on
illustration indicate correct puncture sites.
b.
Avoid previous puncture site.
1.
Press button on
lancet with forefinger
to puncture skin.
2.
Wipe off first drop of
blood with gauze.
3.
Apply blood from
heel to the white end
of the test strip.
4.
If infant is inside
incubator, use a
micro-collection
pipette.
5.
Apply blood from
micro-collection
pipette to the white
end of the test strip.
6.
Apply pressure to
puncture site to stop
bleeding.
Glucose Reference and Critical Ranges
Patient Age
Normal Range
Critical Results
Neonate (<28 days)
2.6 to 7.0 mmol/L
<2.0 mmol/L
>20 mmol/L
Non-
Neonate (≥
28 days) 4.0 to 7.0 mmol/L
<2.6 mmol/L
>25 mmol/L
Adult (≥
17 years old)
4.0 to 11.0 mmol/L <2.6 mmol/L
>25 mmol/L
CRITICAL RESULT HANDLING:
a.
Verify good sample quality and correct sample application.
b.
Critical low glucose is life threatening and immediate treatment is needed.
Notify the most responsible physician immediately. Confirm with a lab-drawn
glucose if indicated to rule out analytical variations/interferences.
c.
Critical high glucose needs to be confirmed by repeating the test using a
new test strip. Notify the most responsible physician. If indicated, order a
lab-drawn glucose test.
d.
Document result and any actions taken in the patient’s medical record.
7.
Dispose of used
materials
accordingly.
Nova StatStrip Glucometer Quick Reference Guides
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