Ruth E. McCall, MT(ASCP) Cathee M. Tankersley, MT(ASCP)Text: 978-0-7817-6138-3 Workbook: 978-0-7817-6644-9 Text and Workbook Package: 978-0-7817-6652-4 Pub Date: March 2007
Phlebotomy Essentials, Fourth Edition has the instruction your students need in current phlebotomy techniques to prepare for certification exams and succeed in their own future practice. With the latest information on safety, instrumentation, laboratory information systems, legal issues, and diagnostic tests, your students can handle the full range of issues and contingencies that this field demands.
The text begins with the healthcare setting, including infection control and quality assurance. Next, it instills an understanding of medical terminology and body systems with their associated disorders and diagnostic tests, setting the foundation for detailed descriptions of common blood collection procedures. Finally, your students learn about special procedures, including non-blood specimen collection and point-of-care tests. There is also a chapter on arterial puncture, enabling your students to advance beyond venous collection.
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