Procedures in phlebotomy / John C. Flynn

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to phlebotomy / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Anatomy and physiology / Debra Lynn Eckman -- Infectious diseases and their prevention / Donna Larson -- Medical terminology / Leticia M. Rodríguez -- Equipment / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Proper procedures for venipuncture / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Special collection procedures / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Neonatal and geriatric procedures and considerations / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Considerations and complications of phlebotomy / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Multiskilling and point-of-care for phlebotomists / David Delvecchio -- Interpersonal communication and professionalism / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Phlebotomy department management / David Delvecchio -- Total quality in phlebotomy service / John C. Flynn, Jr -- Medical-legal issues and health law procedures / Shirley E. Greening

Procedures in Phlebotomy, 4th Edition provides guidelines for both basic and special phlebotomy techniques. It describes proper procedures for venipuncture, special collection procedures, and pediatric and geriatric considerations, and addresses essential topics such as infection control, OSHA guidelines, and anatomy and physiology. It also discusses professional issues such as interpersonal communication, department management, total quality, and medical-legal topics. Written by expert phlebotomy educator John C. Flynn, Jr., this edition includes more in-depth content, a new chapter on medical terminology, new case studies, and a practice exam that prepares you for the phlebotomy certification exam. A 150-question practice exam provides a comprehensive review of content and prepares you for the phlebotomy certification examination with questions that mirror the exam's multiple-choice format