From the Editor's Desk:
Royalty in my blood
Dennis Ernst, May 21, 2021
Recent Posts
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Order of Draw pens
Put the order of draw at the fingertips of everyone who draws blood samples
Dennis Ernst, May 04, 2021
What Should We Do?: Where to put the tape
Something to consider when using tape for bandaging
Dennis Ernst, April 30, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #5
Do you adhere to proper patient ID without exception?
Dennis Ernst, April 27, 2021
Blood Culture Contamination Webinar to Discuss New Benchmark
A 3% contamination rate won't be acceptable much longer
Dennis Ernst, April 23, 2021
Underfilling Tubes Causes Hemolysis, Alters Results
Those who draw blood samples should recollect underfilled tubes before leaving the patient
Dennis Ernst, April 12, 2021
What Should We Do?: a standard deviation
Staff wants patients to confirm the label, not the tube
Dennis Ernst, April 02, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #4
Do you prioritize veins according to risk?
Dennis Ernst, March 23, 2021
New Preanalytical Training Video Released
The 3rd edition of Preventing Preanalytical Errors is now available
Dennis Ernst, March 12, 2021
New Technology Detects Hemolysis During the Draw
If you're struggling with high hemolysis rates, help may be on the way
A discussion on a new device that detects hemolysis in blood samples as soon as they are drawn.
Dennis Ernst, March 10, 2021