The Zen of Phlebotomy: How To Label a Blood Sample

When you draw blood samples from patients, do you identify the tube right away? Phlebotomists and others who draw blood samples need to understand the standard treatment for identifying the tubes into which blood samples are drawn.

If you carry out venipunctures, this clip strengthens how critical this action is and why it must be carried out prior to you leave the client’s side.

Timestamp:
0: 15– why this video is essential
0: 46– summary of what will be discussed
1: 27– this video’s overarching goal
1: 47– data on tube labeling errors
2: 13– case study of a real event causing patient death
3: 00– the very first requirement in tube labeling
3: 27– the 2nd requirement in tube labeling
4: 11– the third requirement in tube labeling
4: 58– clip from Basic Venipuncture training video
5: 38– who publishes the standard and how to obtain it
6: 04– a common trap health care experts come down with
7: 52– summary.

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