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EKF Diagnostics, a global in vitro diagnostic company, announced that its FDA-approved DiaSpect Tm (sold as Consult Hb in the United States) bedside hemoglobin analyzer has achieved great success in the study of iron-deficiency anemia in remote areas of Ghana, West Africa ( West Africa.
The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas in the United States accepted a study abroad program for 15 nursing students in Bolgatanga, Ghana in the summer of 2018. When working in rural clinics, they found that anemia is common in women of childbearing age, sometimes leading to blood transfusions, but more commonly leading to death. Therefore, in addition to using EKF’s fully portable handheld analyzer to measure hemoglobin (Hb) and confirm the prevalence of anemia, the team also provided important nutritional education. In view of the success of the program, another 15 strong team from the university will return in the summer of 2019 to expand their anemia research to include high-risk elderly people who die from anemia.
In the summer of 2018, nursing students focused on Hb testing for women of childbearing age. After reading the latest research data on anemia in Ghana, they developed a teaching plan focusing on anemia to provide education on the importance of iron and protein diets. They also launched a small research project on women’s perceptions of anemia in women and children. The study concluded that it is necessary to understand the community before launching public health initiatives to ensure that teaching is accurate and appropriate to the culture and mentality of the target audience.
DiaSpect Tm was used for the study, and a total of 176 Hb tests were performed, with a lower-than-normal detection rate of 45%; these results support the desk study and hypothesis before the study, namely, the need to add iron-rich and high-protein in women’s diets food. Educational programs focus on which local foods are high in iron or high in protein, and why it is important to include them in the diets of new mothers, pregnant women, and women of childbearing age.
Carol Agana of the University of Arkansas led the nursing team and research program, explaining why they chose to use EKF’s DiaSpect Tm in Ghana, “The instant analyzer must be immune to high ambient temperatures, and be easy-to-use, and even easier to carry. Batteries Lifespan is also important for working in remote areas, so it can be used for a long time after charging, which is very useful during power outages or outages. In addition, obtaining almost instant hemoglobin results means that participants do not have to wait or return to these results. Again. Ideally, DiaSpect’s sampling cuvettes need to draw such tiny drops of blood from a standardized finger puncture procedure.”
EKF’s contribution to our project really helped to strengthen education, and the women were very impressed that they could actually get blood tests immediately. Even local women working in clinics require testing. Our nursing staff also found DiaSpect Tm to be very suitable for use because the self-study videos are easy to understand, and it is handheld, lightweight, and easy to transport in a protective suitcase. Overall, this is a very successful project, and we look forward to returning this summer. ”
DiaSpect Tm provides users with accurate hemoglobin measurements (CV ≤ 1% in the operating range) within two seconds after its micro cuvette filled with whole blood is inserted for analysis. As the research conducted in Ghana proved, it is only palm-sized, easy to carry, and suitable for any screening environment even in challenging climatic environments.
The factory is calibrated according to ICSH’s HiCN reference method. DiaSpect is “always on” and available at any time without recalibration or maintenance. The rechargeable built-in battery (which can provide up to 40 days/10,000 continuous use tests) is also ideal for immediate care settings, which means that no power supply is needed for several weeks. In addition, its reagent-free micro cuvette has a shelf life of up to 2.5 years, and it can be used until the expiration date even if the bag is opened. They are also not affected by humidity or temperature, so they are very suitable for hot and humid climates.
Tags: anemia, blood, children, diagnosis, education, hemoglobin, in vitro, care, protein, public health, research, research projects
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Post time: Aug-06-2021