Introducing the practices and procedures of phlebotomy, Procedures in Phlebotomy, 4th Edition provides easy-to-read guidelines for 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. Written by expert phlebotomy educator John C. Flynn, Jr., this edition includes more in-depth content, a new chapter on medical terminology, new case studies, and a practice exam that prepares you for the phlebotomy certification exam.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy - p. iii 2. Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology - p. 7 3. Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention - p. 35 4. Chapter 4: Medical Terminology - p. 57 5. Chapter 5: Equipment - p. 62 6. Chapter 6: Proper Procedures for Venipuncture - p. 74 7. Chapter 7: Special Collection Procedures - p. 89 8. Chapter 8: Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations - p. 106 9. Chapter 9: Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy - p. 116 10. Chapter 10: Multiskilling and Point-of-Care for Phlebotomists - p. 125 11. Part II: Professional Issues - p. 137 12. Chapter 11: Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism - p. 137 13. Chapter 12: Phlebotomy Department Management - p. 146 14. Chapter 13: Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service - p. 154 15. Chapter 14: Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law Procedures - p. 169 16. Appendix A: Answers to Chapter Review Questions - p. 189 17. Appendix B: Practice Examination for Certification - p. 199 18. Appendix C: Helpful Spanish Terms and Phrases - p. 212 19. Glossary - p. 214 20. Illustration credits - p. 214 21. Index - p. 214
Introducing the practices and procedures of phlebotomy, Procedures in Phlebotomy, 4th Edition provides easy-to-read guidelines for 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. Written by expert phlebotomy educator John C. Flynn, Jr., this edition includes more in-depth content, a new chapter on medical terminology, new case studies, and a practice exam that prepares you for the phlebotomy certification exam.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy - p. iii 2. Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology - p. 7 3. Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention - p. 35 4. Chapter 4: Medical Terminology - p. 57 5. Chapter 5: Equipment - p. 62 6. Chapter 6: Proper Procedures for Venipuncture - p. 74 7. Chapter 7: Special Collection Procedures - p. 89 8. Chapter 8: Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations - p. 106 9. Chapter 9: Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy - p. 116 10. Chapter 10: Multiskilling and Point-of-Care for Phlebotomists - p. 125 11. Part II: Professional Issues - p. 137 12. Chapter 11: Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism - p. 137 13. Chapter 12: Phlebotomy Department Management - p. 146 14. Chapter 13: Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service - p. 154 15. Chapter 14: Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law Procedures - p. 169 16. Appendix A: Answers to Chapter Review Questions - p. 189 17. Appendix B: Practice Examination for Certification - p. 199 18. Appendix C: Helpful Spanish Terms and Phrases - p. 212 19. Glossary - p. 214 20. Illustration credits - p. 214 21. Index - p. 214
