(2) TB 102 - Precision Xtra Glucometer Flashcards
The Glucometer Display window shows the user:
-Blood glucose and blood ketone results
-Previous test results and error messages
-Blood glucose averages
Indications for Use
Blood glucose measurements are required for proper assessment of patients with the following types of medical complaints:
• Altered level of consciousness.
• Alertness that is below a patient’s normal baseline.
• Patients with any history of diabetes, hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
• Patients with new onset of neurological deficits.
• Abnormal increases in thirst, frequency of urination or uncontrollable, rapid respirations which may also present with a fruity or acetone odor.
Provider Impressions
Blood glucose measurements are INDICATED within the following provider impressions:
• Diabetic Emergencies
• Fever/Sepsis
• Agitated Delirium
• Behavioral / Psychiatric Crisis
• Hyperthermia / Environmental
• Hypothermia / Cold Injury
• Altered Level of Consciousness
• Dizziness / Vertigo
• Seizure
• Stroke / CVA / TIA
• Syncope / Near Syncope
• Overdose / Poisoning / Ingestion
When testing blood glucose with the meter, if a “LO” or “HI” message appears, REPEAT the testing process and request _______ if verified.
ALS
Normal glucose ranges for adults is ____ mg/dl to _____ mg/dl, although it may be slightly higher for elderly patients.
70 to 120 mg/dl
A glucose level below ____ mg/dl will prompt the meter to display “LO” without a numeric reading.
20 mg/dl
For measurements _____ mg/dl, the word “KETONES?” will flash on the screen above the numeric reading.
250 mg/dl
(These patients require IV fluid therapy)
For glucose measurements greater than _____ mg/dl the screen will begin to flash “KETONES?” above the word “HI.”
500 mg/dl
Patients with glucose levels BELOW_____ mg/dl require supplemental glucose that may be provided orally if the patient remains alert and able to swallow without the risk of aspiration.
60 mg/dl
ALS upgrades are required in accordance with the LAFD Patient Disposition Policy (PDP) and for patients with what glucose levels?
• Less than 60 mg/dl
• Equal to or greater than 200, WITH suspected diabetic related symptoms
• Equal to or greater than 250 on ALL PATIENTS
The outside may be cleaned using a damp cloth and mild soap, 70% isopropyl alcohol or a _____ ratio bleach solution.
1:10
The Precision Xtra™ owner’s manual should be kept on the apparatus for reference and troubleshooting.
Contact ________ for a replacement BATTERY as needed or to replace the device for ERROR CODES that cannot be resolved by repeating a test.
EMS Battalion Captain
