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Which fingers should be used for dermal puncture to obtain capillary blood specimens?
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Is there another name for dermal puncture?
capillary blood collection
What is dermal puncture?
Puncture to the finger tips
What complications are associated with dermal puncture?
osteomylist
What is the depth for doing a dermal puncture on a patient?
2.0mm
What happens when you warm the site of a dermal puncture?
Increases blood flow to the site
What test results are affected when povidone iodine is used to cleanse the site for a dermal puncture?
Povidone-iodine may elevate test results for bilirubin, uric acid, phosphorus, and potassium, and therefore is not recommended for use with dermal puncture
Forms the fingerprints on the tips of the fingers?
dermal papilla
What is the site of the dermal ridges that produce epidermal ridges on the epidermal surfaces of the fingers called?
fingerprints
What part of the skin causes the skin surface have ridges on the tips of the fingers and toes?
dermal papillae
Can dermal puncture and venipuncture collections be alternated on a patient receiving h and h tests?
Yes, dermal puncture and venipuncture collections can be alternated for patients receiving hemoglobin and hematocrit tests. However, it is important to ensure that the appropriate collection method is used based on the patient's condition, age, and clinical situation. Always follow the guidelines provided by the healthcare facility or laboratory conducting the tests.
What is the vitamin d precursor produced in the dermal capillary that aids calcium absorption?
Calcitriol is the vitamin D precursor produced in the dermal capillaries that aid calcium absorption. Approximately 10 -15 minutes twice a week is necessary for vitamin D synthesis.
Where is the dermal?
Your skin is the dermal.
