Thoroughly updated and enhanced by new print and electronic ancillaries, this full-color text provides accurate, practical information and instruction on phlebotomy procedures with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. Reflecting current CLSI guidelines, NAACLS competencies, and federal regulations, this Fourth Edition includes updated information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests. This edition also includes caution notes identifying dangerous practices and problem areas. An accompanying CD-ROM includes clinical procedures videos, animations, electronic flashcards, and a glossary with audio pronunciations. Other ancillaries include a new companion Workbook, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and online resources at thePoint.
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Unit I THE HEALTHCARE SETTING Chapter 1 Phlebotomy: Past and Present and the Healthcare Setting Chapter 2 Quality Assurance and Legal Issues Chapter 3 Infection Control, Safety, First Aid, and Personal Wellness Unit II OVERVIEW OF THE HUMAN BODY Chapter 4 Medical Terminology Chapter 5 Human Anatomy and Physiology Review Chapter 6 The Circulatory System Unit III BLOOD COLLECTION PROCEDURES Chapter 7 Blood Collection Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw Chapter 8 Venipuncture Procedures Chapter 9 Preanalytical considerations Chapter 10 Capillary Puncture Equipment and Procedures Unit IV SPECIAL PROCEDURES Chapter 11 Special Collections and Point-of-Care Testing Chapter 12 Arterial Puncture Procedures Chapter 13 Nonblood Specimens and Tests Chapter 14 Computers and Specimen Handling and Processing Glossary Appendix A: Answers to Study and Review Questions Appendix B: Conversational Phrases in English and Spanish Appendix C: Listing of Laboratory Tests Appendix D: Laboratory Mathematics Appendix E: Laboratory Mathematics Appendix F: Conditions Requiring Work Restrictions for Healthcare Employees
