 | This capillary blood glucose measurement guide provides a step-by-step approach to performing blood glucose measurement in an OSCE setting with an included video demonstration. Blood glucose reader (a.k.a. Spring-loaded lancet: to obtain the blood sample. Testing strips: make sure the expiry date is valid. Wash your hands and don PPE if appropriate. Introduce yourself to the patient including your name and role. Confirm the patient’冱 name and date of birth. Briefly explain what the procedure will involve using patient-friendly language: "Today I need to measure your blood glucose level, which involves taking a very small blood sample from your fingertip. Gain consent to proceed with blood glucose measurement. Ask the patient if they have any pain before continuing with the clinical procedure. Position the patient sitting comfortably on a chair. ’t窶冱 important that the skin over the site being tested has been cleaned, as substances on the skin can affect the accuracy of capillary blood glucose results (e.g. substances containing sugar). |
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