ATAGO Pen - Urine S.G User manual

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Dehydration
Refractometer
Advanced On-Site Hydration Test
Designed to detect dehydration, this quality Japanese made instrument is quick and
easy to use delivering instant results at the push of a single button.
Simply press the “Start” button and place the sensor tip into a urine sample and the
digital reading appears in seconds. Fast, simple, convenient.
The PEN-Urine S.G. utilises the refractive index method to measure the specic
gravity of urine. The specic gravity of urine varies according to concentration. The
unit automatically compensates for temperature variations (up to 40°C).
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Easy to use
Dip/touch, read
result, then rinse
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ENVIRONMENT
ISO 14001
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Reference: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000982.htm
Dehydration means your body does not have as much water and uids as it should. Dehydration can be caused by losing too much uid, not
drinking enough water or uids, or both. Vomiting and diarrhoea are common causes.
Dehydration is classied as mild, moderate, or severe based on how much of the body’s uid is lost or not replenished.When severe, dehydration
is a life-threatening emergency.
Ideally, urine specic gravity should be approximately 1.020 g/ml or below (Donoghue et al., 2000). The Royal College of Pathology, Australia
considers a value of over 1.030 g/ml to indicate dehydration.
NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS INFORMATIVE ONLY. TO BE USED AS A BASIC GUIDE – IF IN DOUBT SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Abnormal Specic Gravity Values
A. Reduced Specic Gravity
Excess uid intake (MODERATE YOUR FLUID INTAKE)
If persistently low SG seek medical advise
B. Moderate Dehydration / Dehydrated (INSUFFICIENT FLUID INTAKE)
Onset of dehydration (INCREASE FLUID INTAKE IMMEDIATELY)
Continue to monitor and adjust accordingly
C. Dehydrated (INSUFFICIENT FLUID INTAKE)
Dehydrated (INCREASE FLUID INTAKE IMMEDIATELY, MOVE TO SHADED COOL AREA TO REST)
Continue to monitor and adjust accordingly
D. Severe Dehydration (SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION)
Fluid intake – continuous small doses
Vomiting/diarrhoea – ensure electrolyte replacement
Symptoms may include:
Dizziness
Light-headedness
Lethargy
Confusion
Dehydration & Urine SG
URINE SG READING COMMENT SUGGESTED ACTION
1.0000 – 1.0100 Below normal range A. See details below
1.0101 – 1.0199 Within normal range No action required
1.0200 – 1.0299 Above normal range B. Moderate dehydration
1.0300 – 1.0349 Above normal range C. Dehydrated
>1.0350 Abnormal D. DANGER – seek medical assistance
Table 1 Urine Specic Gravity (SG) Values Chart.