Phlebotomy Simplified, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (September 15, 2020) © 2019

  • Diana Garza The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  • Kathleen Becan-McBride The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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  • Medical terminology section
  • Current industry standards
  • Sections on vein selection
  • Glossary

For introductory courses in phlebotomy

An easy-to-follow introduction to basic phlebotomy practice.

Phlebotomy Simplified is a step-by-­step, practice-­oriented approach to blood collection procedures for the beginning health care student. It can also serve as a practical reference guide for health care professionals responsible for blood and specimen collection in diverse settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, home health care, and paediatric clinics. The 3rd Edition has been reconfigured to make student learning objectives a more direct extension of the entry-level competencies of the National Accrediting Committee for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

  • 1. Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment Basics
  • 2. Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues
  • 3. Basic Medical Terminology, the Human Body, and the Cardiovascular System
  • 4. Safety and Infection Control
  • 5. Documentation, Specimen Handling, and Transportation
  • 6. Blood Collection Equipment
  • 7. Pre-examination/Preanalytical Complications
  • 8. Venipuncture Procedures
  • 9. Capillary or Dermal Blood Specimens
  • 10. Pediatric and Geriatric Procedures
  • 11. Special Collections
  • Appendices
  • 1. NAACLS Entry-Level PBT Competencies and Chapter Matrix
  • 2. Competency Assessment Tracking Checklist
  • 3. Finding a Job
  • 4. Cautious Use of Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols
  • 5. Military Time (24-Hour Clock)
  • 6. Collection and Allowable Blood Volumes from Pediatric and Neonatal Patients
  • 7. Basic Spanish for Specimen Collection Procedures
  • 8. Answers to Study Questions and Case Studies
  • Glossary

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