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Introduction to Phlebotomy Chapter 2. Ethics and Laws  \nChapter 3. Medical Terminology  \nChapter 4. Safety and Infection Control Chapter 5. Laboratory Testing  \nChapter 6. Collection Methods  \nChapter 7. Variables and Complications  \nChapter 8. Venipuncture Procedures Chapter 9. Indications for Skin Punctures  \nChapter 10. Pediatric & Geriatric Patients Chapter 11. Special Collections  \nCase Studies  \nCommon Laboratory Tests  \nTerms and Definitions  \nNHA Study Guide  \nReferences  \nPage 1  \nPage 12  \nPage 16  \nPage 27  \nPage 36  \nPage 43  \nPage 58  \nPage 64  \nPage 72  \nPage 76  \nPage 82  \nPage 90  \nPage 96  \nPage 106  \nPage 116  \nPage 130  \nCHAPTER 1. Introduction to Phlebotomy  \nSo, you’ve decided you want to become what we jokingly refer to as a certified vampire and draw blood for a living. What is more commonly known as a phlebotomist, these individuals are also known as specimen handlers or blood collectors (but not blood drinkers 􀀭) .  \nWhy is it necessary to draw blood? What do we do with all this body fluid? Well, phlebotomists play a very big part in treating and diagnosing patients. If it wasn’t for lab testing, doctors would just be guessing! Lab results are critical to patient care. Some of the most important aspects of lab tests are:  \n• Diagnostic and screening – to figure out what is wrong with a patient  \n• Therapeutic assessment – to develop the correct treatment or choose right drugs  \n• Monitoring health – to make sure the therapy or treatment is working  \nPhlebotomy Origins  \nThe word “phlebotomy”(and most medical terminology) is derived from the Greek language.  \nPhleb – A prefix meaning veins or blood vessels tomy – A suffix meaning to cut or make an incision  \nThe most common methods of today for blood collecting are:  \n• venipuncture-withdrawing venous blood sample using a needle.  \n• skin puncture-puncturing the skin (usually on a finger or heel) for a small amount of capillary blood (*Skin punctures are also referred to as dermal sticks, capillary draws, finger sticks, and heel sticks. )  \nThe practice of phlebotomy has been documented as far back as the Stone Age. Markings on tombs found in Egypt show men applying leeches for bloodletting purposes. Bloodletting was a common medical practice that extended from those ancient times until the late 19th century, spanning nearly 2,000 years. The death of our country’s first president, George Washington, in 1799 is attributed in part to the several liters of blood that were drawn after he developed an infection from weather exposure.  \nIn the early 1900’s it was generally barbers who practiced phlebotomy and also tooth extraction in their shops. This is where the red and white striped barber shop poles come from. The white represented bandages and the red represented blood. Many crude tools and objects have been used over the centuries, but modern medicine has come a long way!  \nNecessary Character Traits  \nThere are certain character traits a person needs in order to work in the healthcare field. 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