Phlebotomist Guide PDF

Group 4 | OC11MED Phlebotomist  Phlebotomy Derived from the Greek words, "phlebo", which relates to veins, and "tomy", which relates to cutting The incision of a blood vessel for collecting a blood sample for laboratory testing or other therapeutic purposes An art and science because it app...

Group 4 | OC11MED Phlebotomist  Phlebotomy Derived from the Greek words, "phlebo", which relates to veins, and "tomy", which relates to cutting The incision of a blood vessel for collecting a blood sample for laboratory testing or other therapeutic purposes An art and science because it applies the art of extracting blood samples from human patients Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy Technologist Clinical laboratory practitioner who specializes in blood extraction or phlebotomy The eyes and ears of the physician, nurses, and other lab professionals  Phlebotomy Techniques: Venipuncture Withdrawing a venous blood sample using a needle  Phlebotomy Techniques: Arterial Puncture Withdrawing oxygen-rich blood sample from an artery using a needle  Phlebotomy Techniques: Capillary/Dermal Puncture Puncturing a finger with a specially designed safety lancet to withdraw a smaller amount of capillary blood  Anatomy of a SYRINGE Plunger Thumb Rest Barrel Rubber Stopper Volume Markings Bevel Needle Hub Cap Needle Shaft What is a Syringe? a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids. Thumb Rest The function of a syringe's thumb rest is to provide stability and control when drawing liquid into the syringe. Plunger is responsible for pushing or pulling any form of liquid in or out of the barrel. Barrel is the hollow and tube- like part of the syringe that holds the fluid to be injected or aspirated. Volume Markings indicates the amount of liquid that has been drawn into the syringe, allowing for precise measurement. Rubber Stopper creates a seal between the plunger and the syringe barrel, preventing air from entering the syringe and ensuring airtight withdrawal of blood. Needle Hub located at one end of the needle, and it is the structure that attaches to the syringe tip. The hub is made of POLYPROPYLENE (PP) Needle Shaft is the long and slender stem of the needle that is beveled at one end to form a point. It is made of stainless steel. The bore of the needle shaft, which is hollow and cylindrical, is known as the lumen. Bevel A bevel is a slanted surface on a syringe that helps in removing the plunger from the syringe barrel. Needle Cap protects the needle when not in use and prevent accidental needle sticks or injuries. It also helps in maintaining the sterility of the needle and syringe assembly. What is the purpose of Phlebotomy? Therapeutic Assessments a short-term intervention in Diagnostics and which traditional Screening Test psychological tests are used collaboratively with clients is used when symptoms are to help them understand present, in order to find the themselves better and find reason that they are occurring solutions to their persistent problems. What is the purpose of Phlebotomy? Monitoring Monitoring a patient after phlebotomy is essential to ensure their safety, comfort, proper healing, and to detect any adverse reactions promptly.  SUMMARY PHLEBO- veins TOMY- cutting Venipuncture V- 30 degree angle or less Arterial A- 30 to 45 degree angle Capillary or C/D- 15 to 30 degree Skin Thank you for your attention  References Cardona, C., Garcia-Meim, R., & Martin, G. (2015). Introduction to Medical Technology Practice in the Philippine Setting. Garza, D., & Becan-McBride, K. (2015). Phlebotomy handbook: Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to Advanced, Nineth Edition.