Procedures in Phlebotomy

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Saunders, 1999 - Medical - 295 pages
Completely updated and revised, the new, 2nd Edition provides an introduction to both basic and special phlebotomy techniques, as well as discussions on anatomy and physiology, infection control and safety, complications of phlebotomy and equipment, and much more. Plus, this New Edition offers new chapter review questions, an expanded glossary, and a practice examination.
  • A 120-question review test mirrors the actual certification exam, improving test-taking and preparation skills
  • A quick-reference color table assists in determining the significance and meaning of tube colours
  • Many new photographs show equipment and teach the processes of various techniques such as venipuncture
  • A Multiskilling for Phlebotomists chapter discusses other important areas of health care
  • The Anatomy and Physiology chapter better illustrates body systems
  • An expanded Equipment chapter covers most of the general tools phlebotomists use everyday, such as tubes, needles, and other common supplies
  • An expanded glossary defines difficult terms, which appear in bold face throughout the text
  • New chapter review questionsin workbook formatreinforce important concepts
  • Competency checklists help readers monitor their progress
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    Contents

    CHAPTER
    3
    CHAPTER
    37
    CHAPTER
    115
    Copyright

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    About the author (1999)

    John C. Flynn is an adjunct instructor in the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He has been in MLT education for more than 25 years and is the former Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

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