BG Procedure The glucometer reading indicates the amount of
{"Image DocumentName": "BG Procedure The glucometer reading indicates the amount of", "Image ImageDescription": "Massage the finger before using the lancet, it helps increase blood flow. Use the side of the finger, it is easier to draw blood from. Press the lancet against the skin firmly, any hesitancy may cause some discomfort to the patient. Push the lancet hard into the skin before pushing the spring loaded lancet. The object of the procedure is to produce a swift deep puncture. You should squeeze a large droplet of blood, this is placed on the test strip as per the manufacturer guidelines of your device. But you may have to milk the finger to get a droplet of blood. The reading takes between seconds. The glucometer reading indicates the amount of. glucose in the patient\u2019s blood stream.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}