Practical Tips for Drawing Blood

Practical Tips for Drawing Blood vir SAMPLE : 15 Dispose of used needles in a The needle should Always wash hands with soap After removing the needle, have the patient apply Help the patient Disinfect the site Apply a tourniquet near the draw site. Make sure the sample/donation is accurately labeled with feel comfortable. where blood will be enter the vein at a drawn using a 70 percent alcohol swab. Have the patient make a fist sO 15 to 30 degree angle. sharps container, not a regular wastebasket. and water, then put on sanitary gloves before drawing blood. Ask if they have any allergies or past fainting experiences when getting blood drawn. pressure with a dry cotton ball or veins are more necessary information, gauze, while not bending their arm and keeping it visible. including patient info and draw raised. time. PHLEBOTOMY http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138665/ TRAINING SPECIALISTS LO