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Venipuncture Technique Video...
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Venipuncture Technique Video
Watch this phlebotomy instructor's venipuncture lecture! No matter which venipuncture technique you prefer there are a number of steps that should be followed carefully and meticulously when collecting blood.
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ATTENTION: Please realize that this video (published form YouTube using YouTube code) is NOT HERE TO TEACH you phlebotomy techniques, but merely to show you different scenarios of the phlebotomist's daily routine. The video may contain techniques, or procedures that do not conform to proper, and safe venipuncture protocol. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. If you spot errors share your tip how to do better here! Remember to add which video it was.The Steps of Blood Collection:
Have you ever heard the phrase: "Phlebotomy safety means sticking to good practices?"
If not, it definitely is something to remember! Below is a general outline of the steps to follow when preparing and performing a venipuncture blood draw. Though these steps are generally followed in the order given, however, some may happen simultaneously with others.
Properly identifying the patient by name and date of birth, or medical record number Assessing the patient and environment before proceeding Properly completing the lab requisition slip and labels Considering special needs and different approaches for children and the elderly Special needs of the psychiatric patient Verifying order, and deciding on appropriate collection method Assembling proper (safety!) equipment Applying tourniquet Selecting an appropriate site (palpate the site) Wearing PPE and using Universal Precautions Properly preparing the site (cleanse the site) Performing the skin or venipuncture Recognizing and appropriately intervening with complications Controlling of bleeding Properly obtaining, handling, and labeling specimens:
Patient’s first and last nameUnique patient ID numberDate and time specimen was collectedIdentity of the phlebotomist who collected the specimen Properly charting procedure into patient record Practicing infection control Maintaining specimen integrity during transitRegulating agencies (OSHA, Department of Transportation) require specimen packaging to include the following:
A watertight primary receptacleA secondary receptacle which is watertight and contains a biohazard labelAbsorbent material placed between the primary and secondary receptaclesSturdy outside packaging of corrugated cardboard, wood, metal, or plastic Visit: Lab Tests Online Collecting the Blood.
OSHA has developed this Information Regarding the Disposal of Contaminated Needles and Blood Tube Holders Used for Phlebotomy to provide relevant information regarding OSHA’s policy on the prohibition of contaminated needle removal from medical devices. OSHA wants sharps containers to ensure that wherever blood is being drawn the sharps container is appropriate for immediate disposal of sharps, including SESIP. The following linked Safety and Health Information Bulletin outlines OSHA requirements during disposal of contaminated needles or sharps: Disposal of Contaminated Needles and Blood Tube Holders Used for Phlebotomy*
*This Safety and Health Information Bulletin is not a standard or regulation. It creates no new legal obligations. The Bulletin is advisory in nature.
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