Site Map	Perform a BM Test

• Introduce yourself and check the patient's identity
• Establish rapport with patient
• Explain procedure and obtain patient consent
• Chose an appropriate place for test and ensure patient is warm
• Ensure patient is sitting or lying down
• Assemble equipment
  • Insert strip
  • Calibrate machine as appropriate
• Wash hands and put on gloves
• Insert autolet sharply into skin drawing blood
  • Obtain a hanging drop of blood without undue squeezing of puncture site
  • Drop blood onto test strip
• Wait until the machine records a reading
• Safely dispose of sharps
• Check haemostasis
• Dispose of strip and gloves
• Record reading in notes
• Acknowledge patient concerns
• Encourage patient's questions and deal with them appropriately
• Appropriate interpretation of value

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