| Description |
xi, 492 pages, 61 unnumbered page : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
The healthcare setting. Phlebotomy: past and present and the healthcare setting ; Quality assurance and legal issues ; Infection control, safety, first aid, and personal wellness -- Overview of the human body. Medical terminology ; Human anatomy and physiology review ; The circulatory system -- Blood collection procedures. Blood collection equipment, additives and order of draw ; Venipuncture specimen collection procedures ; Blood collection variables, complications, and procedural errors ; Skin puncture equipment and procedures -- Special procedures. Special collection and point-of-care testing ; Arterial puncture procedures ; Nonblood specimens and tests ; Computers and specimen handling and processing -- Appendix A: answers to study & review questions -- Appendix B: conversational phrases in English and Spanish -- Appendix C: AHA management advisory -- Appendix D: listing of departments and tests -- Appendix E: Laboratory mathematics -- Appendix F: conditions requiring work restrictions for health care employees |
| Summary |
"The Third Edition of Phlebotomy Essentials provides accurate, practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques with a comprehensive background in theory and principles." "New and revised coverage includes recent advancements in safety issues and equipment as well as expanded content on legal topics, infection control, and current protocols for diagnostic testing."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Phlebotomy.
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Phlebotomy.
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| Author |
Tankersley, Cathee M.
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| LC no. |
2002075992 |
| ISBN |
0781734525 (paperback) |
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