Phlebitis Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
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| Discussion A phlebotomist should never use an arm with restricted usage for the venipuncture. Even if no sign is posted, the patient may tell you not to use a particular arm for various reasons, i.e. previous mastectomy, history of phlebitis, active AV fistula, etc. Do not draw blood above an IV line. If blood is taken from a vein above an IV line it might be diluted by the IV fluid, which could cause incorrect test results. In this case, Bobby should choose a vein on the dorsum of Mrs. Grayson’s hand, below the IV. A butterfly needle would facilitate drawing blood from these small hand veins.Relevant topics:Alternate sites, Sites to avoid, Signs, Arms to avoid
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| Arms to avoid In general, do not collect blood from:Arms on the same side as a previous mastectomy.Arms with phlebitis or infection.Arms with a vascular shunt.
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