Comparison of iSTAT and EPOC Blood Analyzers
Abstract
Point-of-care (POC) testing is an essential component of far forward and en route care. Prolonged field care requires accurate blood analysis across a range of environmental conditions and, in extreme circumstances, use beyond the expiration date. We compared gold standard laboratory testing to two POC devices--iSTAT and EPOC--with and without expired cartridges and conditioned cartridges. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Boards of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Informed consent was obtained from subjects or their surrogate. At the time of standard-of-care (SOC) blood draws, additional blood was simultaneously analyzed using the POC devices. The EPOC and iSTAT devices were tested with current and expired cartridges (greater than 30 days past expiration date) as well as conditioned cartridges (24 hours at extremes of temperature for 2 hours, negative 20 degrees F or 130 degrees F).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 25, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1041867
Entities
People
- Chris Blakeman
- Dario Rodriquez
- Dennis Hanseman
- Dina Gomaa
- Richard D Branson
Organizations
- University of Cincinnati