FREE DOWNLOADAP Video Series — Basic Venipuncture (DVD)
This video illustrates the basic venipuncture technique using tube holders, syringes, and winged blood collection sets according to the latest Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards.
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Performing the perfect venipuncture requires good technique, sound judgment and a thorough knowledge of the established standards for the procedure. For beginners or those with experience, this video provides your staff and students with the information needed to draw blood specimens properly and safely the first time, and every time.
Learn the basic technique for drawing blood specimens by venipuncture according to the latest CLSI standard.
Features include:
- eye-popping 3D graphic animation of the mechanics of arterial hemorrhage and nerve injury;
- an opportunity to earn 1.0 hour of ASCLS P.A.C.E.® continuing education credit;
- demonstrations include performing venipunctures using tube holders, syringes and winged blood collection sets;
- detailed information on patient identification, the effects of prolonged tourniquet time, the order of draw, complications with IV fluids, the impact of exercise and much more;
- Consistent with the most recent CLSI venipuncture standard, H3-A6 (revised November, 2007).
After watching this video,
viewers will be able to:
- describe the procedure for performing venipunctures according to CLSI standards;
- minimize collector-induced errors that alter results;
- Describe the anatomy of the antecubital area in regards to veins, arteries and nerves;
- Define the limits to needle manipulation according to CLSI standards;
- state the revised CLSI order of draw;
- discuss the appropriate use of winged collection sets;
- state the proper way to identify patients... and much more.
Use the Applied Phlebotomy Video Series in your classroom or new employee orientation and training to make sure your students and staff are properly trained, your risk is properly managed, and your specimens are properly collected. By applying the techniques and information presented in any of the Applied Phlebotomy videos, phlebotomists and other healthcare professionals will be able to protect against the numerous and significant negative outcomes that can be caused by poor specimen collection and processing techniques.
Approximate running time: 31 minutes.
The Applied Phlebotomy Video Series consists of 5 videos (available individually or as a complete set).
Other videos in the series include:
Preventing Preanalytical Errors
Avoiding Phlebotomy-Related Lawsuits
Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens
Arterial Blood Gas Collection