Does anyone use the HemoTemp II for monitoring unit temperature? My staff finds this device difficult to interpret. Any suggestions for interpretation?

We also found them difficult, but there is a more pressing problem. The irreversible indicator is for 10C for 30 minutes or so. The AABB now has a new standard which specifically defines storage. Now we are looking for an irreversible indicator reactive at 6C for off-site transfusions. We tried Safe-T-Vue and Trans-Vue, but found those also somewhat lacking. We have ordered WarmMark indicators from Dry Pak Industries (drypak.com). If this does not work, we will go to data loggers.

I have used the HemoTemp IIs for years, but only to monitor transport of blood to other facilities . . . have not had a problem with anyone reading them . . . Once activated, the first 3 circles define the internal temp of the unit at the current time. The 4th circle has the blue flower . . . if it is black, the unit has warmed to greater than 10C.

We are using them for almost 3 years now and all have no problem with reading it. It is exactly as David said. We use them also for transport of blood.

Edited July 12, 200916 yr by FRahman