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Dermal Puncture
Question | Answer |
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Dermal puncture, non appropriate patients | severely dehydrated, swollen, compromised lymphatic drainage (masectomy) |
Dermal puncture, appropriate patients | IV therapy, obese, geriatric, pediatric, one blood test ordered |
Heel warmer temperature | <42 degrees C |
Heel warmer time | Apply for 3-5 minutes |
Osteochondritis | inflammation of bone or cartilage |
Osteomyelitis | bone infection, sometimes fatal |
Puncture depth | <3.0 mm |
Heel puncture depth | <2.0 mm |
Heel puncture premature baby | < 0.65 - 0.85 mm |
Puncture width | <2.4 mm |
Puncture position | perpendicular to the ridges of the fingerprint |
Heel puncture age | <1 year old babies |
iodine interferes with the following tests | BURPP >> Bilirubin / URic acid /Phosphorus /Potassium |
Order of Collection | 1. Blood Smears 2. Hematology 3. Other Tests |
Salicylates (aspirin) inhibit platelet function for ___days after the last dose. | 7-10 days |
Ibuprofen inhibits platelet function for __days | 24 hours |
Bleeding time test, inflated cuff pressure | 40 mm Hg |
Wick blood away every | 30 seconds |
Normal BT | 2-10 minutes |