Case Studies: Case Study 11

Case

  • A phlebotomist at Memorial Hills Hospital entered the room of a 6 year old patient. The only test ordered was a CBC, so the phlebotomist decided to do a finger stick. After gathering proper supplies for the finger stick, the phlebotomist began the procedure by putting on gloves and wiping the tip and side of the patient’s ring finger with alcohol. He positioned the safety lancet between the ball and the side of the finger and made a small incision. The child cried as the blood was collected.

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