The Zen of Phlebotomy: How To Label a Blood Sample

When you draw blood samples from clients, do you label the tube immediately? Phlebotomists and others who draw blood samples must understand the basic treatment for labeling the tubes into which blood samples are drawn.

If you perform venipunctures, this clip enhances how crucial this action is and why it needs to be performed before you leave the client’s side.

Timestamp:
0: 15– why this video is important
0: 46– summary of what will be talked about
1: 27– this video’s overarching goal
1: 47– statistics on tube labeling mistakes
2: 13– case study of a real occurrence resulting in patient death
3: 00– the very first requirement in tube labeling
3: 27– the second requirement in tube labeling
4: 11– the 3rd requirement in tube labeling
4: 58– clip from Standard Venipuncture training video
5: 38– who publishes the basic and how to acquire it
6: 04– a common trap health care experts come down with
7: 52– summary.

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