Sanofi-aventis BG-STAR Owner's Manual
Also see for BG STAR: Owner's guideBrief operating instructions
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4 5Unpack your BGStar System Kit. Dispose of the packingmaterial properly.IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate use of meter, verify thetime, date and units of measure.For step-by-step instructions on changing the time and datesettings, please refer to chapters 13 and 14.Getting Started1CHAPTERPlease Read the Following:[1] Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensiveindividuals or patients in shock. Inaccurate low results mayoccur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Critically illpatients should not be tested with blood glucose meters.[2] Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may yieldinaccurate results. If you believe you are suffering from severedehydration, consult your healthcare professional immediately.[3] Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may receiveinaccurate results.[4] Results below 3.9 mmol/L may mean low blood glucoselevels (hypoglycemia).Important Health-related Information2CHAPTER[5] Results over 13.3 mmol/L may mean high blood glucoselevels (hyperglycemia). Checking ketones may be advisable.[6] If you get results below 3.9 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/Land do not have symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia,repeat the test. If you have symptoms, or continue to getresults below 3.9 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/L, contact yourhealthcare professional immediately.[7] If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistentwith your blood glucose test and you have followed allinstructions described in the BGStar Owner’s Guide, followthe treatment plan recommended by your healthcare team orcontact your healthcare professional immediately.[8] Do not use test strips that are expired or appear to bedamaged as they may return inaccurate results.[9] Healthcare professionals should follow their institution’sinfection control protocols.[10] Always follow your healthcare professional’srecommendations.The BGStar System should be used:[1] For measuring blood glucose levels from fresh capillarywhole blood samples taken from the fingertip, palms (at thebase of the thumb), or forearms.Important Information aboutYour BGStar System3CHAPTER |
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