Request pdf evaluation of the enterprise pointofcare epoc system for blood gas and electrolyte analysis objective. Used epocal epoc host reader blood gas analyzer for sale. The clinical and laboratory standards institute clsi generated. Conclusions comparable whole blood po2 results can be expected from the patientside epoc blood analysis. Because, once fresh blood is passed across biosensors on the epo c test card, results are sent to your pda in just 30 seconds. The past, present and future of blood gas and electrolyte testing. Each section is controlled and maintained separately by the document and revision number at the bottom of each page. The volume of blood necessary for analysis has been reduced from approximately 0.
Abstractobjectives to describe validation and performance of epoc, a blood gas analysis pointofcare system, in a live clinical setting. Oct 21, 2016 the epoc reader calibrates the smart card and is then ready for a blood sample. The epoc blood analysis system is a wireless solution used for patientside testing of blood gas, electrolytes, and metabolites bgem. Evaluation of the enterprise pointofcare epoc system for blood gas and electrolyte analysis james h. This portable analyzer provides fast, accurate results via singleuse disposable cassettes using samples of whole blood, plasma or serum.
Other systems often require more time between sample acquisition, sample entry and analysis and can result in sample. The system is comprised of the epoc reader, host2 and bgem test card. Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva cronica epoc es una enfermedad pulmonar comun. Carefill capillary tubes are intended for use with the epoc blood analysis system and are used for the collection and dispensing of capillary blood samples with epoc test cards. Take immediate therapeutic action at the patients bedside. Idexx vetstat operators guide introduction a1 introduction the vetstat analyzer is an electrolyte and blood gas analyzer for veterinary use. The past, present and future of blood gas and electrolyte.
The epoc is the first wireless veterinary point of care testing solution to use smart card technology. Today, the analytical accuracy of radiometers products is so highly regarded that. Section 2 epoc blood analysis system provides a brief description of the epoc system and its major components. Pdf validation of capillary blood analysis and capillary testing. Epoc blood analysis system to replace bloodwork procedures in.
System operators and the system administrator should familiarize themselves with the applicable sections in the manual prior to conducting testing. Prior to the development of blood gas analyzers with incorporated cooximeters, so 2a could only be generated during blood gas analysis by calculation from measured po 2a. The initiation of a test starts with establishing a communications link between the host and reader. The epoc blood analysis system improves patient safety, provider satisfaction, workflow and operational efficiencies by eliminating steps, making it safe and cost effective. Blood gas, electrolytes and metabolites on a handheld device at bedside in. Poct using the epoc blood analyzers in our respiratory care department. Preanalytical errors in blood gas testing anamaria simundic zagreb, croatia. The analyzer transmits results via wireless communication. Indications, interpretations, and clinical applications m etabolic derangements and respiratory distress are common presenting problems in emergency medicine. They have been developed by the epoc editorial team. Clinical institute of chemistry, clinical unit for medical biochemistry and toxicology, university hospital center sestre.
Highlight the file and right click to open and verify that the correct pdf. This portable analyzer provides fast, accurate results via single. The epoc system is a handheld, wireless solution that provides blood gas, electrolyte and metabolite results at the patients bedside in approximately 30 seconds after sample introduction. To do this, download the diicastl driver from the data innovations manufacturer, and the configuration file for your instrument. The vetstat analyzer is an electrolyte and blood gas analyzer for veterinary use.
Blood analysis system the right result at the right time. The 100 microlitre blood sample is placed in the epoc reader and takes 30 seconds to read the blood test. Epoc blood analysis system to replace bloodwork procedures. Use 1 or 3ml syringes and li or na heparin anticoagulant. The device connects wirelessly to a mobile computer system. To test for blood analytes quantitatively using smartcard technology. Linearity analysis and comparison study on the epoc pointof. Package contents epoc reader sheet of labels ac adapter power supply sheet of clear label overlays epoc reader components the. Interestingly, the number of blood gas panels reported from the core laboratory decreased from 103,098 panels in 2010 to 78,519 in 2011, a decrease of 23. The blood gas electrolyte bge test card panel configuration includes sensors for sodium na, potassium k, calcium ica, ph, pco2, po2 and hematocrit hct. Blood gas analysis bga is exposed to risks of errors caused by improper sampling, transport and storage conditions. The system manual is organized into sections corresponding with the table of contents at the front of the manual.
Arterial blood gases abg results reflect underlying pathology and interpretation of the results are often compounded by ongoing disease processes and clinical interventions. System is a handheld, wireless solution used for testing blood gases, electrolytes, and metabolites in about 30 seconds. Pdf analytical evaluation of the epoc pointofcare blood. Electrolyte bge test card and 2 blood gas electrolyte and metabolytes bgem test. Click browse to navigate to the location where the pdf is saved. Scroll down on this page to request your demo today. The test card should be inserted immediately into the reader. It provides immediate blood gas, electrolyte and critical care biochemistry results and provides lower. In 2011, 101,808 blood gas panels were reported with the epoc system, a 16. The epoc reader and host are two separate devices that communicate bidirectionally via bluetooth and provide a handheld, wireless solution used for testing blood gases, electrolytes, and metabolites in about 30 seconds. Epoc blood analysis system at rs 1 pack blood analyzers. Evaluation of the enterprise pointofcare epoc system for.
Blood gas analysis and other critical tests performed during patient transport are substantial to patient care. Epocal epoc blood gas analyzer epocal epoc point of care blood analysis system is the first and only wireless bedside testing solution to use smart card technology. The epoc system is a handheld, wireless solution used for testing blood gases, electrolytes, and metabolites in about 30 seconds. Using the epoc point of care blood analysis system reduces costs, improves operational efficiencies, and. July 26, 2017 siemens healthineers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire epocal inc. Epoc is a point of care instrument used by laboratory and respiratory therapy technicians for blood gases from various sources as well as for electrolytes, glucose, creatinine. Portable, wireless blood gas analyzer with critical tests for patientside testing. Medical device for in vitro diagnosis for the measurement of blood gases.
Jan 30, 2016 the epoc blood analysis system epocal inc. Clinical institute of chemistry, clinical unit for medical biochemistry and toxicology, university hospital center sestre milosrdnice faculty of pharmac. Using the epoc point of care blood analysis system. A leading lab equipment supplier in new york, block scientific offers a wide range of new. Since the invention of the worlds first blood gas analyzer in 1954, radiometer has led the blood gas testing industry. The epoc reader calibrates the smart card and is then ready for a blood sample. The epoc system use specimen of heparinized anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood. The epoc blood analysis system is healthcares first costeffective poc testing solution to leverage smartcard technology and wireless communication to provide caregivers with realtime, labquality. It provides immediate blood gas, electrolyte and critical care biochemistry results and provides lower system and consumable costs than other leading portable. A leading lab equipment supplier in new york, block scientific offers a wide range of new and refurbished point of care analyzer models, which allow patient diagnoses in the physicians office, in an ambulance, or in the hospital.
The epoc system is a handheld, wireless solution to enable comprehensive blood gas testing at the patients side on a single room temperature cartridge, with results in less than one minute. It provides immediate blood gas, electrolyte and critical care biochemistry results and provides lower system and consumable costs than other leading portable critical care analysers. Impaired gas exchange in the lungs altered blood flow in heart or lungs adult. Validation of capillary blood analysis and capillary testing mode on. Siemens healthineers to acquire epocal from alere daic. The epoc system is a handheld, wireless solution to enable comprehensive blood analysis testing at the patients side on a single room temperature test card, with results in less than a minute. The epoc device and smart cards can be placed near the bedside of the patient. Analytical and clinical performance of the epoc blood analysis.
Syringes without anticoagulant must be run within 35 minutes. Some blood gas analyzers in use today do not have an incorporated cooximeter so that generation of calculated so 2a values during blood gas analysis continues. Epocal epoc blood gas analyzer epocal epoc point of care blood analysis system is the first and only wireless. The epoc reader and host are two separate devices that communicate bidirectionally via bluetooth and provide a handheld. The vetstat analyzer offers an easytouse touchscreen. Epocal epoc blood gas analyzer epocal epoc point of care blood analysis system is the first and only. A total of 156 epoc systems were deployed over approximately three months. Epoc arterial blood gases uvmhnporter medical center. Acidbase balance overview the ph is a measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood. The epoc system delivers accurate, bgem results at the patients bedside in about 30 seconds after sample introduction. Linearity analysis and comparison study on the epoc pointofcare. Jul 26, 2017 july 26, 2017 siemens healthineers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire epocal inc. The analytical performance of the epoc system was evaluated in a tertiary hospital, see related research article analytical evaluation of the epoc pointofcare blood analysis system in.
An oftcited report from the institute of medicine indicated that as many as 98,000 deaths and more than 1 million injuries occur each year in the united states as the result of medical errors. Evaluation of the enterprise pointofcare epoc system. Conclusions comparable whole blood po2 results can be expected from the patientside epoc blood analysis system, the poc rapidpoint 500 blood gas system and the rapidlab 1265 central laboratory analyzer. Empower clinicians with labquality results at the patients side, enhancing clinical decision making. Analytical and clinical performance of the epoc blood. The epoc system is a handheld, wireless solution to enable comprehensive blood analysis testing at the patients side on a. If you scored not done for any of the above criteria in item 1. This presents to caregivers quick and quality blood gas, electrolyte, and metabolite results at the patient bedside. The epoc blood analysis system gives you labquality results here and now. This presents to caregivers quick and quality blood gas, electrolyte, and. This breakthrough technology provides stateoftheart lab results directly to a handheld mobile computer.
For capillary whole blood testing, see attachment for instructions on using epoc carefill capillary tube. Each section is controlled and maintained separately by the document and revision. The 100 microlitre blood sample is placed in the epoc reader and takes 30 seconds to read the blood test results. In addition, epoc instruments were deployed in several locations that were not previously using istat devices for blood gas measurements. Blood gas, electrolytes and metabolites on a handheld device in 30 seconds. To evaluate the analytical performance of a new pointofcare blood gas and electrolyte analyzer, the epoc system. Using the epoc point of care blood analysis system reduces. Point of care analyzers are offered for sale at block scientific.
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