"Sharps" is the name used to describe any kind of device with a sharp point or edge that could prick or cut your skin. This can include needles, syringes, infusion sets, lancets etc. If you use any...
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Do you enjoy going out on the field and drawing blood from patients around the place? Does working at your own time and being your own boss sound fun to you? If your answer is yes to these questions,...
Sometimes as a phlebotomist you will get to leave the lab and go to a patient home to draw their blood. Whenever I get the opportunity I am so excited to do it. I mean, I enjoy going on the field,...
If you have ever been involved in collecting blood samples, you know that the job is not done after the blood has been drawn. There is the labeling and transporting of the samples that have to be...
Tourniquet: How to Apply, Types, Advantages and Disadvantages
When it comes to drawing blood, tourniquets are an essential equipment needed for obtaining a blood sample. Without it, it would be difficult to find a vein, although there are some individuals who...
Improve Your Phlebotomy Skills: A Guide to Further Training and Resources
Do you enjoy drawing blood or are you interested in improving your phlebotomy skills? Whether you're a newbie or you have been drawing blood for a while, there's always room for improvement and...