Featuring concise, easy-to-read coverage, Procedures in Phlebotomy, 5th Edition, provides clear guidelines for performing both basic and special phlebotomy techniques. It describes proper procedures for venipuncture, special collection procedures, and pediatric and geriatric considerations, and addresses essential topics such as infection control, OSHA guidelines, and anatomy and physiology. It also discusses professional issues such as interpersonal communication, department management, total quality, and medical-legal topics. This edition includes enhanced infection control and prevention protocols, updated healthcare law coverage, expanded review questions, and an updated practice test to prepare you for classroom and certification success. INDICE: Part 1: The Practice of Phlebotomy1. Introduction to Phlebotomy2. Anatomy and Physiology3. Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention4. Medical Terminology5. Equipment6. Proper Procedures for Venipuncture7. Special Collection Procedures8. Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations9. Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy10. The Versatile Phlebotomist and Point-of-Care TestingPart 2: Professional Issues11. Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism12. Phlebotomy Department Management13. Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service14. Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law ProceduresAppendix A: Answers to Chapter Review QuestionsAppendix B: Practice Examination for CertificationAppendix C: Helpful Spanish Terms and PhrasesGlossaryIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-323-93670-5
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2023
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés