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The foot is usually a last resort. You should always have a doctors order before attempting to draw from the feet. There is more risks involved with infection etc. especially in diabetic patients.
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What happens if pressure is not applied when removing a needle following a venipuncture by a lab tech?
you get a hematoma
When anchoring a vein for venipuncture why is it inadvisable to place one finger above the venipuncture site?
There are two reasons for this first is for safety. If the patient pulls the arm back when the needle is inserted the needle may recoil as it comes out of the arm, springing back into your finger. Also there is the possibility of contamination of the site that you just cleaned.
During the venipuncture procedure the tourniquet should not remain on the patient's arm for more than how long?
According to CLSI the tourniquet should not be left on for more than a minute. If a suitable vein has not been found, remove the tourniquet, leave it off for two minutes, then reapply the tourniquet to look for suitable veins and/or perform the venipuncture.
How does air cussions work in machines where lubricants are not advisable?
A flow of air is used to force moving surfaces apart.
Are sailboats required to have white mast light?
Checking with the authorities in charge of the waters in which you will operate your vessel is ALWAYS advisable.
What is meant by puncturing a venipuncture?
A venipuncture is a puncture in a vein. As when a person gives blood or has a blood test run.
How do you anchor a vein during venipuncture?
You use your thumb to keep the vein from "rolling" while doing a venipuncture.
What standard conditions must be observed during venipuncture?
See the Web Links to the left for more information about venipuncture.
What is a venipuncture?
Venipuncture is the medical term used when drawing blood. Basically, it means your vein has had a needle stuck into it for some purpose.
Can you lick your aunts feet?
You can do it but it will be nasty, besides, only idiot would do that.
Why is hemostasis after a venipuncture?
it promotes vasoconstriction
Why is hemostasis important after a venipuncture?
it promotes vasoconstriction
Why is it advisable to lose weight?
Reduces the stress on: Heart Joints (knees, feet, hips, backbone, ankle) Lungs
The puncture of a vein for drawing blood?
phlebotomy or venipuncture
What vein is perferred in the h patteren for venipuncture?
cephalic
What is the cpt code for cutdown venipuncture?
Cutdown-36425
Is it true that The word venipuncture is a synonym for phlebotomy?
Yes
