PURPOSE OF TEST
The GEM Premier 4000 analyzer with intelligent Quality Management (iQM) is an advanced, critical care system used by health care professionals to analyze whole blood samples in point of care clinical settings. It provides fast accurate, quantitative measurements of whole blood pH, pCO2, pO2, Na+, K+, ICA++, Glucose, Lactate, Hematocrit, and Co-Oximetry. These parameters, along with the derived parameters, aid in the diagnosis of a patient’s acid/base status, electrolyte and metabolite balance and oxygen delivery capacity.
POLICY
Arterial Blood Gases – GEM 4000
SUPPLIES
GEM 4000 Blood Gas Testing Supplies
MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION
IDA Pages (Clinical Indications, Documentation Plan, Clinical Actions)
Respirtatory Care in ICU / Emergency Dept / Neonatal ICU H24 / OR HG7
INITIAL ORIENTATION, TRAINING & COMPETENCY
Initial Orientation & Training – This must be completed (once) with all new staff trained to use this test.
GEM 4000 Blood Gas Training Tutorial
6 Methods of Competency – This must be completed by all testing personnel 1) After initial training and before technical duties are performed; 2) 6 months after initial training (California Law); and 3) annually thereafter.
Written Competency Test: ED / OR & NICU / RESPIRATORY CARE – This must be completed by all testing personnel 1) After initial training and before technical duties are performed; 2) 6 months after initial training (California Law); and 3) annually thereafter.
REFERENCE RANGE SHEET
QUALITY CONTROL
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical issues, contact Tech Support @ 800.678.0710
SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)