COMPLETE TEXTBOOK OF PHLEBOTOMY [Paperback]

Hoeltke's THE COMPLETE TEXTBOOK OF PHLEBOTOMY, Sixth Edition is fully updated and revised to meet the most current certification standards and be consistent with the latest Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines and best-practice standards. The content has been reorganized and expanded to include learning objectives and end-of-chapter reviews. Topics such as donor blood collection and point-of-care collection have been added to better prepare students for career success. Organized in an easy-to-follow format, the Sixth Edition provides more than 20 clear, step-by-step procedures with related laboratory processes critical to building students' knowledge and confidence.Preface. 1. Introduction to Phlebotomy. 2. Infection Control 3. Safety Guidelines. 4. Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology. 5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System. 6. Phlebotomy Equipment. 7. Phlebotomy Technique. 8. Patient Reactions and Phlebotomy Complications 9. Capillary Collection and Caring for the Pediatric Patient. 10. Blood Collection Special Procedures. 11. Nonblood Collection Special Procedures. 12. Sample Preparation and Handling. 13. Customer Service. 14. Legal and Ethical Issues. 15. Competency. Appendix A: NAACLS Phlebotomist Competencies. Appendix B: Frequently Ordered Laboratory Tests. Appendix C: Blood Volume and Maximum Draw. Glossary. Bibliography.