Underfilling Tubes Causes Hemolysis, Alters Results
Those who draw blood samples should recollect underfilled tubes before leaving the patient
Dennis Ernst, April 12, 2021
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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
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #3
Do you perform a two-point check for bleeding?
Dennis Ernst, March 01, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #2
Do you always insert the needle at a low angle of insertion?
Dennis Ernst, February 05, 2021
Published Study Finds Education Effective... or Does it?
Critical reading is... well, critical
Dennis Ernst, January 29, 2021
Eight Questions Every Phlebotomist MUST Answer Correctly: #1
Do you know the limits to needle relocation?
Dennis Ernst, January 21, 2021
New Skin Puncture Standard Packed with Changes
Your training materials and procedure manuals need updating
Dennis Ernst, January 15, 2021
Lactates and Tourniquets
New study dispels the myth
Dennis Ernst, January 13, 2021
Study Reinforces Proper Tube Filling
Underfilled tubes wreaking havoc on test results
Dennis Ernst, December 04, 2020