Selection of Phlebotomy Venipuncture Site

Antecubital vein location varies slightly from person to person; however, two basic vein distribution arrangements referred to as the “H-shaped” and the “M-shaped” patterns are seen most often. The “H-shaped” pattern is so named because the most prominent veins in this pattern- the cephalic, cephalic median, median basilic, and basilic veins- are distributed on the arm in a way that resembles a slanted H. The most prominent...

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Take a look at the build up to the game from the inside

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Correcting Urinary Incontinence With Bladder Retraining

The incontinent patient typically feels frustrated, embarrassed, and hopeless. Fortunately, his problem can usually be corrected by bladder retraining—a program that aims to establish a regular voiding pattern. Follow these guidelines. Assess elimination patterns First, assess the patient's intake and voiding patterns and reason for each accidental voiding (such as a coughing spell). Use an incontinence monitoring...

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Phlebotomy Venipuncture Procedure : Guidelines to Prioritizing Draws

Specimen Priority: “The urgency that the healthcare provider wants the specimen collected/run determines that order’s priority. We have three specimen priorities:A. STAT (S) – this priority means that the order is to be collected and run right away, without delay. This status is used most often in emergency situations and should be the first specimens collected.B. URG (U) – this is the urgent specimen priority and it is to be...

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Phlebotomy Venipuncture Procedure : Assembly of Supplies/ Safety

All needles and syringes must be taken out of the original package in the patient’s presence. Neverpreassemble the vacutainer apparatus with a needle prior to use.1. Vacutainer Eclipsea. Holding both colored shields, twist and remove white shield (end to be screwed into holder).b. Screw in holder.c. Rotate safety shield back out of way.2. Syringe Drawa. Open Hypodermic Needle package and remove device.b. Attach appropriate Hypodermic...

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World Cup 2014

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