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Blood Collection: Special Procedures

Product code: 78049        

Overview:

Explains and demonstrates six blood collection procedures (for adults and children) that go beyond routine collections. The topics include blood cultures, type and crossmatch, therapeutic drug monitoring, glucose tolerance tests, special transport of samples, and bleeding time tests.

Blood Collection: The Pediatric Patient

Product code: 78048        

Overview:

Demonstrates the heelstick, fingerstick, and venipuncture techniques using the butterfly needle on pediatric patients.

Blood Collection: The Routine Venipuncture

Product code: 78047        

Overview:

Provides step-by-step instruction using basic terminology. Discusses equipment specifications, considerations when choosing a venipuncture site, the standard order of draw for evacuated tubes, proper specimen identification, and Universal Precautions.

The Applied Phlebotomy: Arterial Blood Gas Collection

Product code: 78801E    Copyright © 2009
    

Series Overview:

The Applied Phlebotomy video series is the most accurate and comprehensive training on blood specimen collection on the market. Highly researched and painstakingly detailed, Applied Phlebotomy covers the critical aspects of blood specimen collection that every healthcare professional must know. Dynamic 3D animations demonstrate the effects of prolonged tourniquet application, nerve injuries, arterial nicks and more. Each video is based on the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS) standards and guidelines.

The programs in this series are:

• The Applied Phlebotomy: Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens
• The Applied Phlebotomy: Arterial Blood Gas Collection
  

Overview:

This video covers the critical aspects of arterial sampling every respiratory therapist, phlebotomist, nurse and physician must know when collecting blood gases. The procedure reflects the Clinical Practice Guidelines of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Procedures for the Collection of Arterial Blood Specimens published by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute.

Objectives:

After watching this video, viewers will be able to:

• Identify the acceptable sites for arterial sampling
• Demonstrate the proper procedure for arterial blood gas collection
• Collect and transport specimens that accurately reflect the patient's respiratory and metabolic status
• Minimize the risk of patient injury during arterial punctures

The Applied Phlebotomy: Skin Punctures and Newborn Screens

Product code: 78801D        

Series Overview:

The Applied Phlebotomy video series is the most accurate and comprehensive training on blood specimen collection on the market. Highly researched and painstakingly detailed, Applied Phlebotomy covers the critical aspects of blood specimen collection that every healthcare professional must know. Dynamic 3D animations demonstrate the effects of prolonged tourniquet application, nerve injuries, arterial nicks, and more. Each video is based on the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS) standards and guidelines.

The programs in this series are:

• The Applied Phlebotomy: Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens
• The Applied Phlebotomy: Arterial Blood Gas Collection
  

Overview:

This video, the most current and comprehensive available on the subject, demonstrates the proper technique for performing fingersticks, heelsticks, and newborn screening collections. Detailed information, demonstrations and graphic animations are all based on the latest CLSI standards and OSHA guidelines.

Objectives:

After watching this video, viewers will be able to:

• Demonstrate the proper procedure for capillary punctures
• Identify the acceptable sites for skin puncture on newborns, infants and older patients
• Submit properly collected newborn screen cards for testing
• Implement techniques to obtain adequate volumes of high quality capillary blood specimens from any patient

Tube Handling for Blood Collection

Product code: M177        Reviewed for accuracy: 2011

Overview:

Program describes the tubes and procedures used in blood banks to collect blood samples. Explains proper techniques for sample collection and labeling and tests performed on the blood. Discusses the consequences of improper handling during collection, transport and centrifugation.