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Interpath Laboratory
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Pediatric Phlebotomy
Training Course Specifics
| Summary: |
Techniques for blood collection from pediatric patients, including use of special equipment and distraction techniques |
| Intended Audience: |
Laboratory and nursing staff who perform pediatric phlebotomy, and phlebotomy students |
Length of Course: 1 hour
Number of Exam Questions: 10
| Authors: |
Victoria Robbe, BS, MT(ASCP)
Adam Orkand, BA
Joyce A. Behrens, MS
Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD |
1 hour
| Accredited by: |
P.A.C.E. (State of California) |
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State of Florida |
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List the equipment and supplies needed to perform a pediatric blood draw. |
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List the key patient considerations for various age groups of pediatric patients. |
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Describe the steps in performing a pediatric venipuncture using a syringe and butterfly needle. |
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Describe the steps in performing pediatric finger stick and heel stick procedures. |
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Describe the steps in performing a capillary blood gas. |
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Overview
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Learning Objectives |
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Introduction |
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Identifying the Patient |
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Volume Considerations |
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Patient Considerations |
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Equipment |
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Collection techniques
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Venipuncture |
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Heel stick |
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Finger stick |
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Capillary blood gas |
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Difficult draws
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Example 1 |
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Example 2 |
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