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Dermal puncture
Procedure for dermal puncture
Question | Answer |
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Obtain and examine requisition | |
Greet patient, explain procedure | |
Identify patient using 2 identifiers (name, DOB) | |
Compare patient info. W/ requisition or armband if inpatient | |
Sanitize hands, put on gloves | |
Position patient | |
Select appropriate puncture site | |
Warm site if applicable | |
Cleanse site w/alcohol and allow to air dry | |
Assemble rest of equipment | |
Smoothly perform puncture | |
Dispose of sharp in sharps container | |
Wipe away 1st drop of blood | |
Fill tubes in correct order of draw | |
Apply pressure to puncture with gauze | |
Seal tube, invert to mix (8-10 times) | |
Label tube | |
Examine puncture site for stoppage of bleeding, apply bandage | |
Dispose of other used supplies as needed | |
Thank patient-remove gloves, sanitize hands |