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Introduction to Phlebotomy Practices by Shekeinah Calingasan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides information about phlebotomy including: 1) The critical first step is obtaining an adequate specimen and proper identification. Professionalism, competence, and thoroughness are important qualities for phlebotomists. 2) Historically, bloodletting was used to treat disease by removing "bad" blood, though this led to many deaths like Pope Innocent VIII in 1492. 3) Today, therapeutic phlebotomy is used to treat conditions like polycythemia vera and hemochromatosis by removing 500mL of
- Author
- Shekeinah Calingasan
- Language
- EN