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How to Manage Patients Who Pass Out
Knowing how to prevent fainting during a phlebotomy procedure is critical
When a patient passes out during a venipuncture procedure, this post details exactly what to do and what not to do.
Dennis Ernst, July 19, 2021
Survey Says: Drawing Rainbows
An expensive practice without many benefits.
Dennis Ernst, July 07, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #8
Do you label at the patient’s side without fail?
This Phlebotomy Today blog post reinforces the importance of labeling every filled blood collection tube after the draw and before leaving the patient.
Dennis Ernst, July 01, 2021
Fingersticks on Mastectomy Patients
Are they appropriate? Are they safe?
Dennis Ernst, June 25, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #7
What do you do when the patient expresses shooting pain?
Dennis Ernst, June 24, 2021
Drawing Blood After Transfusions
It all boils down to two questions.
Dennis Ernst, June 22, 2021
Drawing "Rainbows": A bad and expensive practice
Not cost effective, researchers say
Dennis Ernst, June 16, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #6
How do you anticipate fainting?
Dennis Ernst, June 01, 2021
YouTube Video of the Month
Interview with Mr. Blue Top
Dennis Ernst, May 24, 2021