Manual Of Phlebotomy

Manual of Phlebotomy strives to transform the reader into a perfect phlebotomist. Starting from historical aspects, it introduces aims and objectives, standard precautions to be observed, and highlights safety of self and the patient. It discusses issues in phlebotomy and indications for blood sampling followed by best practices and quality control aspects related to phlebotomy.

The process of phlebotomy is lucidly described through textual and pictorial presentation, laying stress on

• Which veins to choose?

• What should be order dispensation in apt vials?

• What to do in difficult situations?

• What if a spill occurs?

• How to manage all the related emergencies that may arise while conducting phlebotomy?

Subsequent chapters present the sampling systems that are available commercially the world over; special circumstances like preparation for a blood donation; oral glucose tolerance test, etc.; arterial blood sampling, neonatal or pediatric blood sampling.

As it is not always possible or indicated to obtain venous blood, the alternative of capillary blood sampling has been covered in a separate chapter.

Specimen quality concerns and related disinfection processes are also covered under separate chapters.

As the author has a wide international exposure, international protocols are provided throughout the book.

The textbook makes an ideal reading for all those professional involved in phlebotomy-doctors, nurses, allied health staff, blood bank employees, medical laborator y technicians-rather everyone connected with blood sampling or transfusion.