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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 Video Series, Part 1: Basic Venipuncture

Product code: 78801A        

SERIES OVERVIEW: The Applied Phlebotomy 3-DVD 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 Video Series, Part 1: Basic Venipuncture The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 2: Preventing Preanalytical Errors The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 3: Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits OVERVIEW: Learn the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture. Detailed demonstrations include performing venipunctures using tube holders, syringes and winged blood collection sets. Emphasis is placed on needlestick safety, proper patient identification, preventing patient injury, and obtaining specimens free from errors that can alter laboratory test results.

The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 2: Preventing Preanalytical Errors

Product code: 78801B        

SERIES OVERVIEW: The Applied Phlebotomy 3-DVD 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 Video Series, Part 1: Basic Venipuncture The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 2: Preventing Preanalytical Errors The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 3: Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits OVERVIEW: Errors that collectors can introduce into specimens during collection, transportation and storage that can alter test results are detailed in this tape. The effects of prolonged tourniquet time, order of draw, complications with IV fluids, the impact of exercise, fasting are highly detailed. Additional topics include the effect of time, temperature, and delays in processing on test results.

The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 3: Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits

Product code: 78801C        

SERIES OVERVIEW: The Applied Phlebotomy 3-DVD 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 Video Series, Part 1: Basic Venipuncture The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 2: Preventing Preanalytical Errors The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 3: Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits OVERVIEW: This video identifies the types of injuries patients suffer from poorly performed venipunctures that lead them to bring legal action against those who draw blood specimens and their employers. Detailed descriptions of the mistakes phlebotomists and their managers make that result in those injuries are presented using actual case studies from the files of an expert witness to illustrate key concepts.

The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 4: Skin Punctures and Newborn Screens

Product code: 78801D    Copyright © 2008
    

SERIES OVERVIEW: The Applied Phlebotomy 3-DVD 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 Video Series, Part 1: Basic Venipuncture The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 2: Preventing Preanalytical Errors The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 3: Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits, •The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 4: Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens •The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 5: 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.

The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 5: Arterial Blood Gas Collection

Product code: 78801E    Copyright © 2009
    

SERIES OVERVIEW: The Applied Phlebotomy 3-DVD 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 Video Series, Part 1: Basic Venipuncture The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 2: Preventing Preanalytical Errors The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 3: Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits, •The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 4: Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens •The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series, Part 5: 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.

Tube Handling for Blood Collection

Product code: M177        Reviewed for accuracy: 2009

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.