Blood Collection Equipements Flashcards
Parts of a syringe
Plunger
Barrel
Hub
Needle
Needle opening or needle circumference
NEEDLE GUAGE
Describes the diameter of the needle’s
Needle Gauge
- hallow tube within the shaft
lumen
gauge for Phlebotomy
21-22
gauge for Blood bank
16- 18
gauge commonly used for collection for small, fragile veins
23
gauge for adult
21
A sharp needle provides smooth entry into the skin with a minimum of pain
POINT
eases the shaft into the skin and prevents the needle form coring out a plug of tissue
BEVEL
Bevel is also called
Angle
Differ in both length and gauge
SHAFT
Needles used for routine venipuncture range from ¾ inches for “______” to 1 to 1 ½ long for ___________
butterflies/ standard needle
Needle shaft size used for butterfly
3/4 inches long
Size of shaft for standard needles.
1 to 1 ½ long
16 gauge
White
18 gauge
Pink
19 gauge
Cream
20 gauge
Yellow
21 gauge
Green
22 gauge
Black
23 gauge
Blue/ Turquoise
24 gauge
Purple
25 gauge
Orange
26 gauge
Brown
27 gauge
Gray
28 gauge
Blue Green
Skin test
27 gauge (Grey)
Vaccine
25 gauge (Orange)
Syringe collection/ butterfly collection
23 gauge (Blue)
ETS
22-23 gauge (Black-Blue)
IV
16-18 gauge (Green)
Children
23 gauge (Blue)
Adult
21 gauge (Green)
Prevents exposure to air form outside contaminants
Closed System
Allows Multiple tubes to be collected in a single venipuncture
Closed system
Used for small and fragile veins that are difficult to draw form
Butterfly collection system
21- or 23-gauge needle with attached plastic wings on one end
Butterfly Collection System
Length of tubing (Butterfly)
3–12-inch
Removes or kills microorganisms on surfaces and instruments 10% sodium hypochlorite: best
Disinfectant
Prevents microorganisms and their toxins from infecting the blood 70% isopropyl alcohol: most common and best
Antiseptic
Alcohol-based rinses, gels and foams Can replace hand washing if hands are not visibly soiled
Hand sanitizer
