Connect Sign InPhlebotomists routinely encounter dangerous conditions, problem patients, and other issues during blood collection. This session will suggest techniques that can help you avoid or safely manage these difficulties. Areas to be discussed include:
- risks associated with venous blood collection, such as improper vein selection and needlestick exposure
- unusual patient situations that impact phlebotomy practice, including the cancer and bariatric patient
- communication barriers and methods to improve patient interactions, like developing good listening skills and effective communication approaches with the elderly
Designed for phlebotomists and phlebotomy students who have comprehension of the basics of the venipuncture technique, this session will enhance your skills, build your knowledge base, and help you deliver the highest quality in patient care.
Presented by
Karen A. Brown, MS, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CM
Clinical Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Department of Pathology, Professor of Pathology, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
