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Venipuncture Technique
Educational only: videos on MedicalVideos.com are for general information and are not medical advice. Always consult your own doctor about your health.
The venipuncture procedure is complex, requiring both knowledge and skill to perform. Each phlebotomist generally establishes a routine that is comfortable for her or him. Several essential steps are required for every successful collection procedure: Identify the patient. Assess the patient's physical disposition (i.e. diet, exercise, stress, basal state). Check the requisition form for requested tests, patient information, and any special requirements. Select a suitable site for venipuncture. Prepare the equipment, the patient and the puncture site. Perform the venipuncture. Collect the sample in the appropriate container. Recognize complications associated with the phlebotomy procedure. Assess the need for sample recollection and/or rejection. Label the collection tubes at the bedside or drawing area. Promptly send the specimens with the requisition to the laboratory.
This video in 30 seconds
This video covers venipuncture technique for blood collection. It works through the essential stages of a collection procedure described in the text, from identifying the patient and checking the requisition form, to selecting and preparing a site, performing the venipuncture, collecting and labelling the sample, and recognising complications.
Key points
- Identifying the patient and checking the requisition form are covered
- Assessing the patient and selecting a suitable venipuncture site are covered
- Performing the venipuncture and collecting the sample in the appropriate container are covered
- Recognising complications and the need for recollection or rejection are covered
- Labelling tubes at the bedside and promptly sending specimens to the laboratory are covered
Video Overview
This video presents “Venipuncture Technique” — The venipuncture procedure is complex, requiring both knowledge and skill to perform. Each phlebotomist generally establishes a routine that is comfortable for her or him. Several essential steps are required for every successful. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
From our Clinical Skills collection: Suturing, injections, catheterization, IV insertion and OSCE-style examination techniques demonstrated step by step. Browse all Clinical Skills videos →
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