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Kamis, 12 April 2012

Finger Puncture


The steps for the finger puncture are:

nSelect skin puncture site.

nWarm the site if necessary.

nOrganize equipment.

nClean the site with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
   Allow the site to dry completely.

n Puncture the site with a disposable lancet.

nWipe away the first drop of blood using clean
   gauze.

nCollect the specimen by allowing the drops of
   blood to fill the collection tube by capillary
   action.

nApply pressure to the puncture site using
   sterile gauze.

nDiscard the lancet in a puncture resistant
   biohazard sharps container. 

nLabel the tubes.

nApply a band-aid as necessary.

nCheck the status of the patient before
   allowing the patient to stand or leave. 

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