LAB : BUTTERFLY NEEDLE & CAPILLARY PUNCTURE Flashcards
In the procedure what angle does butterfly need
10 degrees and less
This needle is not recommended unless it has thin-wall technology
25-gauge
Also known as skin puncture
Capillary Puncture
Disposal of Barrels
infectious wastes
Disposal of Butterfly needle
sharps containers
Composition of capillary specimens
○ arterial
○ venous
○ Capillary blood
Glucose conc are (higher or lower) in capillary blood
higher
Total protein (TP), calcium (Ca2+), and potassium (K+) conc are (higher or lower) in capillary blood
lower
sterile, disposable and sharp-pointed or bladed instrument
Lancet/ incision devices
Small plastic tubes used to collect tiny amounts of blood from capillary punctures
Microcollection containers
Disposable, narrow-bore plastic or plastic glass tubes
Microhematocrit Tubes and Sealants
CBG collection tubes narrow-bore plastic capillary tubes
Capillary Blood Gas Equipment
used for blood films for hematology determinations
Microscope Slides
use to warm site to increase blood flow
warming devices/ warm towel
Puncturing deep veins can cause
hemorrhage
venous thrombosis
infection
gangrene