Summary Of Venipuncture Technique

·         Requisition form. ·         Greet the patient. ·         Identify the patient. ·         Reassure the patient and explain the procedure. ·         Prepare the patient. ·         Select equipment and supplies. ·         Wash hands and apply gloves. ·         Apply the tourniquet. ·         Select the...

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Composition of the Blood

Composition of the Blood The blood is a mixture of cells, fluid, proteins and metabolites. Blood has four major elements    Red blood cells (RBC's or erythrocytes) transport oxygen from the lungs to organs and peripheral sites.    White blood cells (or leukocytes) have a defensive role in destroying invading organisms e.g. bacteria and viruses  assist in the removal of dead or damaged tissue cells.    Platelets (or thrombocytes) the first line of defence against damage to blood vessels. they adhere to any defects and assist in the clotting process.    Plasma...

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Phlebotomy Information for Patients

 Phlebotomy Information for Patients What is a phlebotomy (pronounced: flee-bot-o-me)? It's the same procedure as when you donate blood. A nurse takes about a pint of blood from a vein in your arm. The procedure takes about an hour. A phlebotomy is simple, safe, and effective. How often must I have a phlebotomy? For about a year or more, you will probably have phlebotomies once or twice a week. How many phlebotomies you have and how often you have them depends on how much iron has built up in your body and what your doctor recommends. Must I have phlebotomies for the rest of my life? Yes. But after the iron is...

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