Phlebotomy, Procedures and Practices

First Edition
Author: Lynn B. Hoeltke
ISBN #: 1418010545
©2006   Publish Date: 01/17/2006
Binding: PB
Pages: 160
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $144.95

Description:

Concise and applied, this handbook focuses strictly on learning phlebotomy skills. Phlebotomy: Procedures and Practices is written for those who are already working in health care or who are taking related health courses and have an understanding of basic concepts. Through clearly presented explanations and illustrated step-by-step procedures this handbook provides the information needed to quickly learn phlebotomy. It is also an ideal on-the-job reference for the latest procedures and safety devices in use.

Product Benefits:

• Step-by-step illustrated procedures make learning the skills easier
• Concise and easy to read descriptions facilitate the learning process
• Focuses specifically on phlebotomy and specimen collection for a more succinct learning guide
• Convenient size makes it easy to keep as a reference book on the job.

Table of Contents:

Unit 1 Phlebotomy Introduction (Introduction, Blood Components, Anticoagulants, Other Blood Tubes and Additives, Why so many Choices, Blood Collection Equipment), Unit 2 Venipuncture Technique (Specimen Labeling, Precautions in Blood Collection, Collecting the Venipuncture Blood Sample, Blood Culture, Urine Collection), Unit 3 Micro Collection (Micro collection Equipment, Skin Puncture Blood Collection), References, Appendix 1 Competency Check-off Form, Appendix 2 Phlebotomy Test Questions

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