Although most injuries from performing a blood draw are rare, they can and do
occur. This course reviews injuries ranging from mild to serious, describing the
signs and symptoms, and ways to prevent the injury from occurring.
At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:
Discuss why phlebotomy injuries occur.
Describe the injuries that can be caused by tourniquet application.
Explain what a hematoma is and how it is caused.
Describe what compartment syndrome is and the complications it can cause.
Explain what phlebitis and thrombophlebitis are and describe the symptoms.
Recall the signs and symptoms of nerve injury and list ways to prevent it from happening.
List the sites that should be avoided when performing a venipuncture.
Describe injuries that can be caused by tape removal and who is normally affected.
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Orders are for your account only, please select only one course code from the list below.
Course Type
Course Code
Price
Online - Complete Course
Course is available online IMMEDIATELY after purchase
Reading material is presented in a PDF or PowerPoint format
One copy of the reading material can be printed out or saved
Quiz answers are entered online & graded immediately
YOU print your certificate from your Course History
