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PMLS 2 Topic 6 VENIPUNCTURE EQUIPMENTS

This document summarizes the key equipment used for venipuncture procedures. It describes the typical evacuated tube system used for blood collection, including the collection tubes, needles, needle holders, and disposal containers. It also discusses other equipment like winged blood collection sets, tourniquets, vein locators, gloves, and antiseptic supplies. Proper organization, cleanliness, and quality control of all equipment is emphasized to ensure patient safety and prevent errors.

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PMLS 2 Topic 6 VENIPUNCTURE EQUIPMENTS

This document summarizes the key equipment used for venipuncture procedures. It describes the typical evacuated tube system used for blood collection, including the collection tubes, needles, needle holders, and disposal containers. It also discusses other equipment like winged blood collection sets, tourniquets, vein locators, gloves, and antiseptic supplies. Proper organization, cleanliness, and quality control of all equipment is emphasized to ensure patient safety and prevent errors.

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VENIPUNCTURE

EQUIPMENT
Topic 6
ORGANIZATION OF EQUIPMENT
Well- Equipped
◦Organize

◦Convenient to carry

◦Prevent Errors

◦Instills Patient Confidence


Complete, Clean, Stable & Safe
EVACUATED TUBE SYSTEM
◦ Most commonly used

◦ Blood collected directly from


the vein to the evacuated tube

◦ No need to transfer

◦ Low risk of exposure


NEEDLES
◦ Multisample needles ◦ Sterile
◦ Hypodermic needles ◦ Disposable
◦ Used only once
◦ Winged blood collection
needles

◦ Needle size varies by both length and gauge


◦ routine venipuncture: 1-inch and 1.5-inch lengths are used
NEEDLES
NEEDLES
◦ The smaller the gauge
number the bigger the
diameter of the needle

◦ Bevel (angled point)


◦ Shaft
◦ Lumen
◦ Hub.
NEEDLE HOLDERS
◦ Two-way needle is attached
◦ Holds the collection tube
NEEDLE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
◦ To protect phlebotomists from
accidental needlesticks by
contaminated needles
◦ Rigid
◦ Puncture-resistant
◦ Leak-proof disposable “sharps”
containers
◦ Labeled BIOHAZARD
◦ Easily sealed and locked when full
COLLECTION TUBES
◦ Evacuated tubes - contain a
premeasured amount of vacuum

◦ Available in glass and plastic

◦ Tubes are sterile

◦ Silicone coated

◦ contain anticoagulants and


additives
Order of Draw
◦ The order of draw as
recommended by the CLSI for
both the evacuated tube
system and when filling tubes
from a syringe

◦ Stop Light Red, Green Light Go


SYRINGES
◦ Often preferred over an evacuated tube system when drawing blood from patients
with small or fragile veins.
◦ Can control the suction pressure on the vein
Order of filling from Syringe
For other institutions…
WINGED BLOOD COLLECTION SETS
◦ “butterflies”
◦ very small or very fragile veins
COMBINATION SYSTEMS
◦ S-Monovette Blood
Collection System
◦ enclosed multisampling
blood collection system
◦ includes the blood
collection tube and
collection device
◦ Not commonly used
TOURNIQUETS
◦ Make it easier to locate patients’
veins

◦ Impedes venous but not arterial


blood flow in the area just below
where the tourniquet is applied

◦ vein then becomes more visible or


palpable

◦ Blood pressure cuff - 40 mm Hg


VEIN LOCATING DEVICES
◦ For veins that are not easily visible
GLOVES
◦ OSHA - gloves must be worn
when collecting blood and
must be changed after each
patient

◦ Should fit securely


PUNCTURE SITE PROTECTION
SUPPLIES
◦ 70 percent isopropyl alcohol –most
common
◦ Prevent contamination by normal
skin bacteria

◦ Iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate

◦ 2 2-inch gauze pads


ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
◦ Clean glass slide
◦ Alcohol-based hand
sanitizers
◦ Bandages
◦ Plaster
◦ Marker
QUALITY CONTROL
◦ Phlebotomists should not use puncture equipment if the seal has been broken.

◦ Visual Inspection
◦ Check Lot numbers and packages
◦ Check the Expiration date
Thank You!
Dianne Mae B. Linas, RMT, MLS(ASCPi)

Reference: The Phlebotomy Textbook 3rd Ed


Susan King Strasinger & Marjorie Schaub Di Lorenzo

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