Venipuncture Below an IV: A Step-by-Step Guide for Phlebotomists
Venipuncture is a routine procedure in medical diagnostics, but performing it on a patient with an active intravenous (IV) line introduces unique challenges. Collecting blood below an IV requires...
Venipuncture using the evacuated tube system (ETS) is one of the most common ways of drawing blood in the healthcare setting. The ETS method is preferred because it is direct, efficient, relatively...
9 Steps to Follow if a Patient Starts to Faint During Blood Draw
Personally, I have not had to deal with a fainting patient while drawing blood from thousands of people. I have seen some signs and acted accordingly to avoid fainting altogether. However, it...
Phlebotomists work on the front lines of patient care, often entering rooms filled with electrical devices, from infusion pumps and monitors to hospital beds, suction systems, and diagnostic...
Cleanup Procedures for Blood and Other Body Fluid Spills: A Complete Guide
Spills will happen as you do phlebotomy and assist in the laboratory or wherever else you work. It's not just a matter of preventing it from happening but also knowing what to do when it happens....
10 Safety Rules for Phlebotomists: When in Patient Rooms or Areas
When it comes to working in patient rooms and other patient areas, it is very important that safety rules be observed and adhered to. In general, people don't like rules, but rules are designed to...
