Today our topic of discussion is Follow these Instructions While Using the Scale.
Follow these Instructions While Using the Scale
Follow These Instructions while Using the Scale
- Use only approved test strips
- Add a drop of blood to one end of the test strip, just enough to cover an aperture in the color scale
- Wait for about 30 seconds; then immediately read by comparing the blood stain with the color scale to find the best color match
- If the bloodstain matches one of the shades of red exactly, record the Hb value. If the color lies between two shades, record the mid-value. If in doubt between two shades, record the lower value
- Discard the test strip after use. Wipe the back surface of the scale at the end of each session, or if it becomes soiled during use.
How to Prepare “Clean” Gloves
- Wash the gloves with soap and water
- Check the gloves for damage: Blow the gloves full of air, twist the open end till it is closed, then hold under clean water and look for air leaks, as will be evident if bubbles are formed. Discard the gloves if they are damaged
- Soak the gloves overnight in a solution of bleaching powder with 0.5% available chlorine (This solution can be made by adding 90 mL of water to 10 mL of bleach containing 5% available chlorine)
- Dry these gloves away from direct sunlight
- Dust the inside of the gloves with talcum powder or starch.
Remember, this procedure produces disinfected gloves. These gloves are NOT sterile. Good quality latex gloves can be disinfected in this manner and used 5 or more times.
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