CHAPTER 5
Care and Maintenance
General Care
To keep the bedside unit in good operating condition, you must keep it clean and handle it with care.
Follow these simple rules:
•Keep the test strip holder and lens area clean.
•Keep the unit dry and avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature and humidity.
•Do not take apart the unit.
•If you drop the unit, inspect it for obvious damage. Perform a quality control test prior to running a patient blood glucose test.
When to Clean the Unit
•If dirt, blood, or lint is present.
•When an error message appears and the troubleshooting solution indicates cleaning the unit.
•As defined by your institution’s infection control policies.
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