The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy. Lynn Hoeltke - Softcover

Preface. 1. Introduction to Phlebotomy. 2. Safety in Phlebotomy. 3. Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology. 4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System. 5. Phlebotomy Equipment. 6. Phlebotomy Technique. 7. The Challenge of Phlebotomy. 8. Caring for the Pediatric Patient. 9. Sample Considerations and Special Procedures. 10. Sample Preparation and Handling. 11. Customer Service. 12. Legal and ethical issues. 13. Competency. Appendix A NAACLS Phlebotomist Competencies. Appendix B Phlebotomy Competency Assessments. Appendix C Frequently Ordered Laboratory Tests. Appendix D Blood Volume and Maximum Draw. Appendix E Answers to Review Questions. Glossary. Index.

With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, this highly practical text helps students develop the phlebotomy related knowledge and skills they need to become confident, competent health care professionals. The text provides detailed content reflective of the latest practice standards and competencies of the phlebotomy profession in a way that connects it to actual practice. Step-by-step guidelines for more than 20 collection procedures are provided along with real-life scenarios and prompts that emphasize the phlebotomist's legal and ethical role in decisions related to patient care. Full color photographs highlight important steps in each procedure along with proper equipment, while illustrations depict the components of anatomy critical to proper phlebotomy technique. The text continues to present complex material in an engaging, concise, and reader-friendly way. THE COMPLETE TEXTBOOK OF PHLEBOTOMY, 4E, International Edition remains the perfect choice to prepare students for success as a multi-skilled health care professional.