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Our blood gas syringes and capillary tube
Aspirating syringe
Pre-barcoded aspirating syringe helps ensure correct patient-sample identification every time when using with a Radiometer blood gas analyzer with 1st Automatic.
Self-fill syringe
safePICO self-fill syringe is equiped with an integrated mixing ball and automatic mixing which enhances analytical quality through standardized mixing, without causing hemolysis.
Capillary tube
Our capillary tube is used for low-volume blood gas sampling, mainly on neonates.
Specialists by blood
Hemolysis in blood samples
Reducing hemolysis in blood samples
Hemolysis is the rupture of the red blood cells, and may happen during sample collection and the following process. The rupture causes the intracellular components of the destroyed red blood cells to be mixed with the plasma. Some of the components, e.g., potassium (K+), are more concentrated in the intracellular compartment than in the plasma phase. Therefore, the reported potassium result will be falsely high.
Clots in blood samples
Air bubbles in the sample
Air bubbles in the sample
Room air contamination of a blood gas sample may alter the values of the sample so that it no longer represents patient's status.
To minimize errors:
- Visually inspect the sample for air bubbles
- Expel any bubbles by gently tapping the sides of the syringe right after sampling and before mixing
- Use arterial blood gas syringes with tip caps that are vented and will allow you to expel air and seal the syringe without getting in contact with blood
Needlestick injuries
Needlestick injuries
Needlestick injury and unwanted contact with patient blood are daily risks for operators collecting blood gas samples.
To minimize risks
- If available, use a safety device that limits the risk of contact with patient blood
- Do not recap needles
- If available, use a needle shield protection device when removal of needles
- Ensure a dedicated procedure for operator safety is established and followed in your facility
Mix-up of patient samples
Preanalytical blood gas handbook
Intensive Care Unit
Emergency Department
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Patient blood management
Patient Blood Management is an evidence-based approach to optimizing the care of patients’ blood. This includes opportunities to minimize blood loss and avoid the inappropriate use of blood.
How-to videos - guide to blood gas
Watch six educational videos to support you in understanding blood gas analysis.
Minimizing preanalytical errors
Learn more about the most common preanalytical errors and advice on how to prevent them.
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Radiometer uses Azure AD to provide our customers and partners secure access to documents, resources, and other services on our customer portal.
If your organization is already using Azure AD you can use the same credentials to access Radiometer's customer portal.
Key benefits
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- Single-sign on experience
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When you accept the invitation, and your organization is already using AZURE AD, you can use the same credentials to access Radiometer's customer portal. Otherwise, a one-time password will be sent via e-mail to sign in.
Effective Date January 20th, 2023 (last updated January 20th, 2023)
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