The removal of blood from a vein, primarily for transfusion or diagnosis, is defined as phlebotomy. Phlebotomy is primarily used to diagnose and monitor a patient's disease condition. It involves highly developed and rigorously tested procedures and equipment, all designed to ensure patient safety and comfort, as well as the integrity of the collected sample.
Phlebotomists play an important role in the treatment and diagnosis of patients. The following are some of the most important aspects of laboratory testing:
Diagnosis and detection: in order to determine what is happening in the patient's health.
Therapeutic evaluation: developing the best treatment or selecting the best medications.
Health monitoring: to ensure that therapy or treatment is effective.
Many people are curious to know what the process of removing blood from veins is like, which we call Phlebotomy.
My purpose is that through reading this book you learn the principles of Phlebotomy and obtain extensive knowledge about the profession of a Phlebotomist, because it goes far beyond a simple blood draw. Through reading this book you will learn about fundamental training and valuable knowledge for anyone interested in Phlebotomy.
In addition, you will learn how to correctly select and prepare all puncture areas, how samples are collected and prepared for analysis, configure equipment, care for the patient after each procedure and in turn you will learn how to establish a professional relationship with your patient.
Blood has been taken for thousands of years and used to treat medical conditions such as fever, headache, loss of appetite, and much more. Blood tests are routinely used and ordered to screen and diagnose a patient. In this way, the treatment to be followed can be established in order to monitor the results of each patient.
Phlebotomists are trained people who can draw blood. You will learn about blood extraction, methods, equipment and necessary materials, you will learn how to correctly identify and label samples, the rules to follow and the standard procedure for Venipuncture.
You will also learn how to collect blood for culture, as well as samples for evidence in legal proceedings, and you will know the difference between ASAP (urgent samples) and follow-up samples.
You will have the knowledge regarding the improper handling of a collected blood sample, what are the errors and incorrect results that put the safety of healthcare personnel and the patient at risk by exposing them to bloodborne pathogens. (and all this caused by lack of knowledge).
In this book you will learn the techniques of Venipuncture, needle removal and various patient complications, learning to reduce health risks for patients and staff.
Phlebotomists are trained to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community nursing, homes, outpatient care, health centers, laboratories, and research centers.
The term Phlebotomy comes from the Greek words phlebo-, meaning "vein," and -tomy, meaning "to make an incision."