The venipuncture procedure is one of the most complex procedures future phlebotomists will learn in their phlebotomy courses. The procedure has multiple steps, requires many skills and much focus. There is also a lot of equipment involved in a venipuncture procedure. Whether you’re in Denver or on the other side of the world, having the necessary equipment is key to a successful procedure. Venipuncture is also one of the most routine procedures, so it is necessary that phlebotomists have a lot of experience with this procedure. It is extremely important to know how to obtain intravenous access in order to collect blood for diagnostic and medicinal purposes.
Evacuated Collection Tubes
These tubes are special because they contain different additives or coatings. The rubber stoppers of the tubes are colored according to what additives that particular tube contains. This is why it is important to not interchangeably pour blood from one to the other.
In phlebotomy courses in Denver and elsewhere, future phlebotomists will be educated on what particular tubes to use for each type of blood. Interestingly enough, syringes are sometimes used as substitutions for collection tubes.
Needles
Obviously, needles are needed. For a routine venipuncture, different sized needled with different gauge numbers are used. In any phlebotomy courses, one of the first things a future phlebotomist learns is gauge number. Overall, the larger the gauge number, the smaller the needle girth.
Safety Equipment
Safety that guarantees a clean, healthy and proper venipuncture includes a holder and adapter for the evacuated collection system, tourniquet, alcohol wipes, povidone-iodine wipes, gauze sponges, adhesive bandages and tape, a needle disposal unit and gloves. All phlebotomy courses, from the to the East Coast, will stress the importance of safe needle disposal. Needles can never be broken, bent or recapped, and they need to be disposed of immediately after they are used.
If you have this equipment and a solid phlebotomy education, you will be able to preform a successful venipuncture in Denver or elsewhere.
Saja Chodosh is a health writer reporter for Fusion 360, a Content Marketing Agency. Information provided by Phlebotomy Training Specialists.
*Image Credit: Wikimedia.
Evacuated Collection Tubes
These tubes are special because they contain different additives or coatings. The rubber stoppers of the tubes are colored according to what additives that particular tube contains. This is why it is important to not interchangeably pour blood from one to the other.
In phlebotomy courses in Denver and elsewhere, future phlebotomists will be educated on what particular tubes to use for each type of blood. Interestingly enough, syringes are sometimes used as substitutions for collection tubes.
Needles
Obviously, needles are needed. For a routine venipuncture, different sized needled with different gauge numbers are used. In any phlebotomy courses, one of the first things a future phlebotomist learns is gauge number. Overall, the larger the gauge number, the smaller the needle girth.
Safety Equipment
Safety that guarantees a clean, healthy and proper venipuncture includes a holder and adapter for the evacuated collection system, tourniquet, alcohol wipes, povidone-iodine wipes, gauze sponges, adhesive bandages and tape, a needle disposal unit and gloves. All phlebotomy courses, from the to the East Coast, will stress the importance of safe needle disposal. Needles can never be broken, bent or recapped, and they need to be disposed of immediately after they are used.
If you have this equipment and a solid phlebotomy education, you will be able to preform a successful venipuncture in Denver or elsewhere.
Saja Chodosh is a health writer reporter for Fusion 360, a Content Marketing Agency. Information provided by Phlebotomy Training Specialists.
*Image Credit: Wikimedia.