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Dennis J. Ernst, MT (ASCP)ISBN: 978-0-7817-5055-4
Applied Phlebotomy is a concise and efficient text written specifically to suit the needs of short courses in blood collection. This text organizes procedures in a step-by-step format, and covers terminology, equipment, and other aspects of blood collection on an as-needed basis in the course of the procedures. More >><< Less
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Features include:
Full color design throughout
Concise, to-the-point case studies examine legal, ethical, and quality assurance issues, illuminating the key concepts your students need to know
Content focuses on procedural guidelines and necessary skills for blood collection as established by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Chapter introductions provide a consistent framework for highlighting key content in each chapter
Key points are explored through a range of informative and thought-provoking call-outs:
- “Procedure Boxes” condense blood collection procedures into brief, step-by-step presentations
- “According to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute” boxes paraphrase important statements from relevant standards
- “It Could Happen to You” case studies illustrate actual phlebotomy-related injuries
- “Tips from the Trenches” offer phlebotomy pointers
- “In the Lab” describes what happens to blood once it goes to the lab to convey “the big picture” of key collection concepts.
Chapters conclude with multiple-choice study questions to prompt quick review and self-study of material
Appendix section serves as an all-in-one educational resource for those who teach, perform, and supervise the collection of specimen procedures.
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