Chapters 8 & 9: Special Populations & Complications
Master the unique requirements for neonatal and geriatric phlebotomy, and understand how to manage common complications and technical problems.
📚 Module Overview & Learning Objectives
Chapter 8: Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures
Learn specialized techniques for the youngest and oldest patients, focusing on their unique physiological needs and safety.
Learning Objectives:
- Name common tests performed on newborn infants (e.g., PKU).
- Describe the procedure for collecting blood from newborns (heel stick).
- Define iatrogenic anemia.
- Describe the scope of the geriatric population.
- Discuss medical considerations (skin elasticity, vein fragility) in aging patients.
- Explain why arthritis makes phlebotomy more difficult.
Chapter 9: Considerations and Complications
Prepare for uncooperative patients, technical difficulties, and potential complications during venipuncture.
Learning Objectives:
- List situations with uncooperative or absent patients.
- Address common considerations (fasting, stress).
- List common complications (hematoma, fainting) and solutions.
- Describe less common complications (nerve damage, seizure).
- Discuss technical problems (collapsed vein, needle position).
- Discuss how to avoid unacceptable specimens (hemolysis, clotting).
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