Instrumentation
Instruments utilized as part of
this project included the Abbott
MediSense Precision PCX glucometers
used within the hospital. Blood
glucose testing for patients was performed
on the medical units by staff
who had completed training on correct
utilization of glucometers. Criti -
cal components of training and testing
included cleansing skin properly,
removing excess alcohol, obtaining
blood (including importance of wiping
first drop of blood from the finger
with a gauze pad), and utilizing