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Phlebotomy: Difficult Draws
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Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, blood collection, difficult draws, drawing from an IV,
Phlebotomy: Difficult Draws
Collecting Blood Samples from Patients using
Indwelling Intravenous lines and Vascular Access Devices
(Below, From, and Above)
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Phlebotomy: Difficult
Draws, from:
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Lionel A. Varnadoe, Jr., Ph.D., MT(ASCP)H
Description: This course is intended to provide training for phlebotomists and laboratory professionals in procedures for collecting blood samples from sites using indwelling Intravenous lines and Vascular Access Devices (Below, From, and Above), and provide a basic review of alternatives for obtaining samples were performing venipunctures in the antecubital fossa area (difficult draws) is not possible.
Objectives/Criterion-Reference/Subject Competency/Mastery Demonstration Criteria
At the completion of this exercise the participant(s) will be able to:
1. Explain the key factors in the selection of a blood sample collection procedure.
2. Assess the patient for the most appropriate phlebotomy strategy.
3. Discuss the criteria for performing a venipuncture using a site associated with an indwelling Intravenous lines and Vascular Access Devices.
4. Process specimens collected from indwelling Intravenous lines and Vascular Access Devices into the proper evacuated blood collection tubes.
5. Provide supervisory guidance, and participate in the decision process with the patient’s healthcare provider(s) in obtaining blood samples from prohibited venipuncture sites when all other alternatives have been exhausted.
CONTENT/SUBJECT OUTLINE:
I. Introduction
II. Basic Guidelines for Venipuncture
III. Alternative Strategies for Collecting Blood Samples
IV. Indwelling Intravenous lines and Vascular Access Devices
A. Below indwelling IV lines and VAD
B. From indwelling IV lines and VAD
C. Above indwelling IV lines, VAD, and in other prohibited sties
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