Synopses & Reviews
Thoroughly updated and enhanced by new print and electronic ancillaries, this full-color text provides accurate, practical information and instruction on phlebotomy procedures with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. Reflecting current CLSI guidelines, NAACLS competencies, and federal regulations, this Fourth Edition includes updated information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests. This edition also includes caution notes identifying dangerous practices and problem areas.
An accompanying CD-ROM includes clinical procedures videos, animations, electronic flashcards, and a glossary with audio pronunciations. Other ancillaries include a new companion Workbook, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and online resources at thePoint.
Synopsis
Thoroughly updated and enhanced by new print and electronic ancillaries, this full-color text provides accurate, practical information and instruction on phlebotomy procedures with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. Reflecting current CLSI guidelines, NAACLS competencies, and federal regulations, this Fourth Edition includes updated information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests. This edition also includes caution notes identifying dangerous practices and problem areas. An accompanying CD-ROM includes clinical procedures videos, animations, electronic flashcards, and a glossary with audio pronunciations. Other ancillaries include a new companion Workbook, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and online resources at thePoint.
Table of Contents
Unit I THE HEALTHCARE SETTING
- Chapter 1 Phlebotomy: Past and Present and the Healthcare Setting
- Chapter 2 Quality Assurance and Legal Issues
- Chapter 3 Infection Control, Safety, First Aid, and Personal Wellness
Unit II OVERVIEW OF THE HUMAN BODY
- Chapter 4 Medical Terminology
- Chapter 5 Human Anatomy and Physiology Review
- Chapter 6 The Circulatory System
Unit III BLOOD COLLECTION PROCEDURES
- Chapter 7 Blood Collection Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw
- Chapter 8 Venipuncture Procedures
- Chapter 9 Preanalytical considerations
- Chapter 10 Capillary Puncture Equipment and Procedures
Unit IV SPECIAL PROCEDURES
- Chapter 11 Special Collections and Point-of-Care Testing
- Chapter 12 Arterial Puncture Procedures
- Chapter 13 Nonblood Specimens and Tests
- Chapter 14 Computers and Specimen Handling and Processing
Glossary
Appendix A: Answers to Study and Review Questions
Appendix B: Conversational Phrases in English and Spanish
Appendix C: Listing of Laboratory Tests
Appendix D: Laboratory Mathematics
Appendix E: Laboratory Mathematics
Appendix F: Conditions Requiring Work Restrictions for Healthcare Employees