Week2 Flashcards
Hemoconcentration
The increase in proportion of former element to plasma
Caused by tourniquet being left on for too long . More then 2 mins
Complications of phleb
Hematoma - the most common phleb complication caused by the needle going through the vein or failure to apply enough pressure on site after needle withdrawl
Phlebitis
Inflammation of the a vein as a result of repeated venipuncture on that vein
Petechiae
Tiny non raised spots that appear on the skin from rupturing the capillaries due to the tourniquet being left on too long or too tight
Thrombus
This is a blood clot usually a consequence of insufficient pressure applied after the withdrawal of the needle
Thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of a vein with formation of a clot
Septicemia
This is a sytematic infection associated with the presence of a pathogenic organism introduced during a venipuncture
Trauma
This is an injury to underlying tissues caused by probing of the needle
Suitable veins
Median cubical - the vein of choice because it is large and does not tend to move when the needle is inserted
Cephalon veins
The second choice it’s usually difficult to locate and usually found on obese patients
Basilic veins
The 3 choice it is firmly anchored and located near the brachial artery if the needle is inserted to deep this might artery may be punctured
Unsuitable Veins
Sclerosed vein feels very hard or cordlike can be caused by disease inflammation chemotherapy or repeated veni puncture
Thrombotic vein
Has a clot and is usually swollen
Tortuous vein
This vein is crooked
Hemostasis
Failure to obtain blood