Lesson 9 - Blood Collection in Special Populations Flashcards
What is the abbreviation for ER or ED?
Emergency room/department
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
LTC
Long-Term Care
AV
Arteriovenous
CVC
Central Venous Catheter
IV
Intravenous
PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
VAD
Vascular Access Device
PKU
Phenylketonuria
STAT
Immediately or very short turnaround time
TLC
Tender loving care
What is the total blood volume of the average person?
5L of blood
What can cause latrogenic anemia in infants?
Repeated blood draws
Fill in the blank.
Children and infants should never have more than ___ percent of their total blood volume in 24 hours, but can have up to ____ percent.
No more than 5% but up to 3%
How can you determine the TBV (total blood volume) of an infant?
Calculate:
1. convert wg from lbs to kg,
2. use kg wg and multiply by 100
3. you have your total blood volume
With pediatric patients, you must always speak in a warm/calming tone and prep your equipment outside of the room to lessen the anxiety of the child. True or false?
True, always make the child as comfortable as possible. Ex: create distractions and ask what bandage they like.)