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Selecting the Puncture Site
The best place to take capillary blood is from the side of a fingertip
as it has the best blood supply and registers the least pain.
Preparing Fingertip or Earlobe
Wash your hands in warm water and dry them well. This helps ensure
proper hygiene and stimulates blood flow, since the drop may be too
small if the finger to be pricked is too cold or circulation is poor. In
addition finger or earlobe should be massaged before pricking.
Subsequent Treatment of the Puncture Site
Wipe the puncture site with a dry, clean tissue. If it continues to bleed
apply gentle pressure to the puncture site with a plaster to protect it
from dirt or infection.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Accu-Chek Softclix
To clean Accu-Chek Softclix use any mild liquid detergent and a soft
cloth. Avoid immersing the device completely in liquid. In addition,
disinfect the cap thoroughly about once a week by placing it for 10
minutes in a 70% alcohol solution (available at your chemist), or use
another commercially available disinfectant (follow the manufacturer’s
instructions).
9.3 Using the Accu-Chek Softclix finger pricker
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