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Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy, 2e

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Publisher Comments:

This comprehensive text provides in-depth training and information on the skill of phlebotomy for allied health professionals. Phlebotomy is an invasive procedure that requires a depth of knowledge to provide the most accurate and risk-free technique in the collection of a blood sample. The knowledge gained from this book is more than just the ability to collect a blood sample. The learner will have a better understanding of what is in the blood sample and why it was collected. This invaluable text establishes professional standards for phlebotomy professionals. Features: *Easy-to-read writing style *Legal compliance issues *Customer service skills *Step-by-step procedures (risk-free, accurate, compliance, Allied Health, phlebotomy, Medical Lab Technicians, blood, blood samples)

Book News Annotation:

A thorough treatment of the concepts and skills needed to perform phlebotomy in an efficient and risk-free fashion. Features include step-by-step procedures and coverage of legal issues and customer service skills. Each chapter also includes objectives, key terms, and review questions.
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Synopsis:

This comprehensive text provides in-depth training and information on the skill of phlebotomy for allied health professionals. It includes not only the necessary skills in collecting blood, but also information on what is in a blood sample and why the sample was collected. This new edition includes coverage of customer service, compliance, and competency. The text's competency based approach allows users to monitor the skills required for accreditation and for patient satisfaction. In addition, the text includes legal issues to ensure that technicians are in compliance with established guidelines and practices. This text presents comprehensive coverage of one of the most important skills for allied health professionals-phlebotomy.

Synopsis:

A thorough treatment of the concepts and skills needed to perform phlebotomy in an efficient and risk-free fashion. Features include step-by-step procedures and coverage of legal issues and customer service skills. Each chapter also includes objectives, key terms, and review questions.
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About the Author

'Lynn B. Hoeltke, MBA, MT (ASCP), PBT, DLM, works for a leading joint venture laboratory in the Midwest in organizational development and Corporate Communication. He currently teaches phlebotomy as a carrier development program for entry level positions into the laboratory. Lynn has over thirty years experience in various laboratory leadership roles. He has taught at the technical college level and has developed and taught a nursing based program for a hospital. He has consulted with several nursing homes and laboratories in teaching phlebotomy techniques to their staff. He has published several magazine articles, been a contributing author for Comprehensive Medical Assisting, and is author of The Clinical Laboratory Manual Series: Phlebotomy, and The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy, 3rd edition by Thomson Learning.'
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Table of Contents

List of Procedures Preface Chapter 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy Chapter 2 Safety in Phlebotomy Chapter 3 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4 Phlebotomy Equipment Chapter 5 Phlebotomy Technique Chapter 6 The Challenge of Phlebotomy Chapter 7 Caring for the Pediatric Patient Chapter 8 Specimen Considerations and Special Procedures Chapter 9 Specimen Preparation and Handling Chapter 10 Customer Service Chapter 11 Compliance, Chapter 12 Competency Appendix A NAACLS Phlebotomist Competencies Appendix B Competency Checklists Appendix C Frequently Ordered Laboratory Tests Appendix D Answers to Review Questions Appendix E Glossary Index

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780766809277
Author:
Hoeltke, Lynn B.
Publisher:
Delmar Cengage Learning
Author:
Hoeltke, Lynn
Location:
Albany, NY :
Subject:
Anatomy
Subject:
Medical Procedure
Subject:
Methods
Subject:
Vascular Medicine
Subject:
Surgery - Vascular
Subject:
Phlebotomy
Subject:
Clinical medicine
Subject:
Hematology
Subject:
Laboratory Medicine
Subject:
Allied Health Services - General
Subject:
Phlebotomy; Patient; Venipuncture; Safety in Phlebotomy; Anatomy; Physiology; Phlebotomy Equipment; Phlebotomy Technique; Phlebotomy; Specimen; Specimen Preparation; Specimen Handling; NAACLS; Phlebotomist Competencies; Laboratory Tests
Subject:
Phlebotomy; Patient; Venipuncture; Safety in Phlebotomy; Anatomy; Physiology; Phlebotomy Equipment; Phleb
Subject:
otomy Technique; Phlebotomy; Specimen; Specimen Preparation; Specimen Handling; NAACLS; Phlebotomist Competencies; Laboratory Tests
Subject:
Complete;Textbook;of;Phlebotomy;;2E
Copyright:
2000
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
034
Publication Date:
19991108
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
9.24x7.46x.57 in. 1.17 lbs.
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