With a storyboard format and full-color illustrations, Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual describes all aspects of phlebotomy, with complete coverage of equipment, safety procedures, arterial blood gases, point-of-care testing, and practical phlebotomy skills. Procedures are outlined in a detailed storyboard format, pairing steps with full-color photos to help you understand the equipment and techniques such as venipuncture, dermal puncture, arterial blood collection, and special procedures. Written by Robin Warekois and Richard Robinson, this book also includes workbook sections for review, study questions, competency checklists, and a mock certification exam providing effective preparation for the phlebotomy certification exam.

Introduction to phlebotomy -- Health care structure -- Safety -- Infection control -- Medical terminology -- Human anatomy and physiology -- Circulatory, lymphatic, and immune systems -- Venipuncture equipment -- Routine venipuncture -- Dermal puncture -- Venipuncture complications -- Blood collection in special populations -- Arterial blood collection -- Special collections and procedures -- Special nonblood collection procedures -- Specimen transport, handling, and processing -- Point-of-care testing -- Quality phlebotomy -- Legal issues in phlebotomy.