This 30-minute video highlights the basics of sample collection; appropriate specimen tube management and handling; techniques for preventing the collection of poor quality samples; clinical considerations for the vein, patient, and catheter during sample collection; split septum and valve access collection techniques eliminating needles; actual line draws from peripheral and central intravenous catheters; and blood culture techniques.

Objectives - Participants will be able to:

• Describe how to obtain sample collection from intravenous catheters without the use of needles.
• Discuss factors that will increase success in obtaining quality samples from intravenous catheters.
• Describe techniques to improve success in obtaining samples from intravenous catheters.

Publishers: BD

Authors: BD Medical - Medical Surgical Systems

Copyright: 2000

Running Time: 30:00 minutes