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The Phlebotomy Textbook

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I found this textbook to be a real bonus for my phlebotomy class. It had plenty of illustrations that complemented the text. I wound up getting an A in the class so I think the book is worth the money!" - Amazon Reviewer "Used this whole training for phlebotomy! Such a helpful informative book!" - Stacy T., Amazon Reviewer "Great book for a phlebotomy class. ...lots of tips and warnings along with pertinent information and pictures." - Amazon Reviewer Enter the classroom and the laboratory with confidence! Rely on this comprehensive resource to master the techniques you need to safely obtain quality specimens. You'll understand all the hows and whys that lead to success in this rapidly changing field. Inside, you'll find the up-to-date coverage of routine procedures and their complications as well specialized procedures, quality and infection control, state-of-the-art equipment, medical terminology, ethical and legal issues, body systems, and related diagnostic laboratory tests. Videos and animations online help you to excel.
(deceased) Former Faculty Associate, The University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida Phlebotomy Technician Program Coordinator, Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, Nebraska
PART ONE PHLEBOTOMY AND THE HEALTHCARE FIELD 1. Phlebotomy and the Healthcare Delivery System 2. The Clinical Laboratory 3. Safety and Infection Control PART TWO BODY SYSTEMS 4. Basic Medical Terminology 5. Basic Anatomy and Physiology 6. The Circulatory System PART THREE PHLEBOTOMY TECHNIQUES 7. Venipuncture Equipment 8. Routine Venipuncture 9. Pre-examination Variables and Venipuncture Complications 10. Special Blood Collection 11. Dermal Puncture 12. Arterial Blood Collection PART FOUR ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES 13. Point-of-Care Testing 14. Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist PART FIVE QUALITY PHLEBOTOMY 15. Ethical and Legal Issues 16. Quality Management in Phlebotomy APPENDIX A: Common Laboratory Tests and the Collection Tube Requirements APPENDIX B: Answers to Study Questions APPENDIX C: Answers to Clinical Situations APPENDIX D: Abbreviations APPENDIX E: English-Spanish Phrases for Phlebotomy GLOSSARY INDEX
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