History of Phlebotomy PART 2

• From the Greek word phlebo which means _______and tomy which means ________________.

Act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut or puncture to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis

Also done as part of the patient’s treatment for certain blood disorders

first to perform bleeding by scarification

Egyptians are the first to perform bleeding by _______?

He discovered that arteries as well as veins had blood. Previously it was thought that arteries were filled with air

Developed quite a complex system for the quantity of blood which should be removed and from what specific areas of the body

Often credited as bringing phlebotomy to the United States in the 18th century

It was common at this time to use lancets that were fired into veins at multiple locations, withdrawing up to four pints of blood

It was common at this time to use lancets that were fired into veins at multiple locations, withdrawing up to _________.

This was a popular service for almost one hundred years, although it went out of fashion as many harmful incidents came to light

a standard treatment in the 18th century. Treatment for fever such as putrid fevers (typhus and typhoid fever).

Treatment of hypertension, cases of comas, drowsy headaches.

Recommended for inflammation of the lungs according to the amount of pain, the pounding of the pulse and the difficulty in breathing.

On December 13, he was taken ill with a ‘cold’ and ‘mild hoarseness’.

What is the total mL of blood was taken from George Washington over 12 hours

Washington died from his blood becoming viscous and flowed slowly, reflecting ______ and ________.

George Washington (1799) was taken ill with a ‘cold’ and ‘mild hoarseness’. A total of 2365 mL of blood was taken over 12 hours. James Craik, an Edinburgh trained physician, offered no explanation for this.

the two physician who attended George Washington

During the ____________, military doctors, unable to cope with widespread disease and infection, bled Union soldiers and civilians alike.

was introduced in the fifteenth century. It was a double‐edged instrument, often with ornate handles made out of turtle shells

proved conclusively that inflammation resulted from infection and thus was not susceptible to bloodletting.

They offered a scientifically legitimate way of thinking about the cause and treatment of the patient’s illness

is when blood drawn to treat a disease like polycythemia vera.

is a condition where the bone marrow goes into “overdrive” and makes too many red blood cells, along with too many white blood cells and platelets.

In _________, three Kashmiri hospitals were reported to be using leeches, primarily to bleed patients as treatment for heart problems, arthritis, gout, chronic headaches and sinusitis.

The hospital that are reported to be using leeches

Army Lancet

used every day to diagnose health problems and introduce medication intravenously.

Phelebotomy also used in life- saving procedures like

The trained professionals who withdraw blood in clinics and hospitals all over the world.

In the United States, it is estimated that more than___________ are performed annually, and errors occurring within this process may cause serious harm to patients, either directly or indirectly

Critical areas include:

__________ is the first step in most laboratory analysis.

________ are therefore said to be as good as sample collection and handling.

The quality of specimen is depends on how a specimen was _________, _______ and _______.

The only laboratory staff member that a patient sees.

Expected to deliver unexcelled customer satisfaction.

It is important to understand and know the patient’s expectations, manage unrealistic expectations through patient education, and be diplomatic with customer complaints.

– verbally ask their full names, verify it using the identification bracelet which includes first and last name, hospital number/unit number, room/bed and physician’s name.

– they must be awakened before blood collection. Identified same as conscious patients.

– identified by asking the attending nurse or relative; ID bracelet

– nurse or relative may identify the patient or by ID bracelet

– verbally ask their full name, DOB and countercheck with driver’s license or ID with photo. If the patient has ID card or bracelet, same manner as with hospitalized patients.