Measured Parameters and Application Scenarios of SG1 Blood Gas Electrolyte Analyzer

The SG1 Blood Gas Electrolyte Analyzer emerges as a powerful tool for healthcare professionals, offering a portable and efficient solution for point-of-care testing. This article delves into the capabilities of the SG1, exploring the range of parameters it measures, its diverse applications, and the features that make it a valuable asset for modern patient care.

Measured Parameters:

• Blood Gas: pH, pCO2, pO2
• Electrolytes: Ca2+, K+, Na+, Cl-
• Metabolic: Glu, Lac
• Hematocrit: Hct
• Calculated Parameters: tCO2*, cHgb*, cHCO3-, BE(ecf), BE(b), cSO2, AG*

Test Cartridges of SG1:

SG1 offers a variety of test cartridges, with each cartridge capable of detecting up to 10 parameters to meet the needs of different clinical departments. The specific test cartridge types are:

• BG10: pH, pO2, pCO2, K+, Na+, Cl-, Ca2+, Hct, Glu, Lac
• BG8: pH, pO2, pCO2, K+, Na+, Cl-, Ca2+, Hct
• BG7: pH, pO2, pCO2, K+, Na+, Ca2+, Cl-
• BE4: K+, Na+, Cl-, Ca2+
• BG3: pH, pO2, pCO2

Application Scenarios:

• Internal Medicine: Blood gas, electrolyte, and acid-base balance testing for patients with diseases such as diarrhea, vomiting, and heart failure
• Surgery: Blood gas, electrolyte, and acid-base balance monitoring during surgery
• ICU: Blood gas, electrolyte, and acid-base balance testing for critically ill patients
• Emergency Department: Toxicology, coma, seizures, etc.; Respiratory, acid-base, electrolyte monitoring for emergency patients
• Laboratory Medicine: Used to assess gas exchange and acid-base balance in patients with various diseases and critically ill patients
• Prehospital Emergency: Rapid analysis of electrolyte metabolism disorders, oxygenation, ventilation balance, etc.

Features and Strengths of SG1:

• Handheld blood gas analyzer: Weighs only 600g and has a built-in ultra-long standby 180-day lithium battery
• Simple 3-step operation with only 2-3 drops of whole blood: Testing can be performed at the patient's bedside using dry test cartridges, which are simpler to operate and require less consumables than blood gas analyzers that use wet reagent packs, saving costs
• Sample analysis takes only 50 seconds: Calibration, reaction, testing, and results are all completed in just 4 minutes
• Built-in thermal printer: Results are printed in real time, enabling rapid decision-making and optimizing patient care
• Long test card shelf life: 7 months at room temperature (10-30°C), 12 months refrigerated (2-8°C)

Conclusion

The SG1 Blood Gas Electrolyte Analyzer stands out for its portability, user-friendly operation, and rapid analysis time. By measuring a comprehensive set of blood gas, electrolyte, metabolic, and hematocrit parameters, the SG1 empowers clinicians to make informed decisions quickly across various healthcare departments. From internal medicine and surgery to emergency care and critical care units, the SG1 offers a versatile solution for optimizing patient outcomes. With its long test card shelf life and cost-effective dry test cartridges, the SG1 presents a practical and reliable choice for modern healthcare professionals.

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