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i-STAT hand-held point-of-care analyzer for dialysis units

M H Gault1, C E Harding, S Duffett

  • 1Memorial University and Dialysis Unit of the General Hospital, St. John's, Nfld., Canada.

Nephron
|November 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The i-STAT analyzer provides accurate blood, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis testing. This portable device offers rapid results for immediate clinical decisions in dialysis care.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • The i-STAT analyzer is a portable device for rapid point-of-care testing.
  • Previous studies validated its accuracy for blood assays compared to laboratory methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy and precision of the i-STAT analyzer for hemodialysis dialysate and peritoneal dialysis effluent.
  • To assess the usability and training requirements for dialysis nurses using the i-STAT analyzer.

Main Methods:

  • The i-STAT analyzer was used to assay hemodialysis dialysate and peritoneal dialysis effluent.
  • Accuracy and precision were compared to established laboratory methods.
  • Dialysis nurses received 20 minutes of training on the device.

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Main Results:

  • The i-STAT analyzer demonstrated accuracy and precision comparable to laboratory methods for both dialysate and effluent.
  • Dialysis nurses achieved accurate results after minimal training.
  • Results are available digitally and via an attachable printer.

Conclusions:

  • The i-STAT analyzer is a reliable tool for analyzing hemodialysis dialysate and peritoneal dialysis effluent.
  • Its ease of use and rapid results enhance immediate clinical decision-making in dialysis units.
  • Applications include monitoring dialysis machine function and evaluating membrane function.