Procedural Error Risks

• What is the most common complication?

  Hematoma
• Hematoma is blood leaking from what?

  Tissue
• Ecchymosis: Blood clot in the dermis, usually caused by trauma.
• To avoid infection, do not open adhesive tape or bandages AHEAD of time.
• Once the collection site is cleansed, do not CONTAMINATE it.
• Open the NEEDLE CAP once you are ready to extract blood.
• Keep the bandage on for at least how many minutes after specimen collection?

  at least 15 minutes
• do not PRELOAD needles onto tube holders unless you are ready to use them.
• Nerve injury can be due to improper what?

  vein selection
• What is the maximum times a phlebotomist can redirect or probe the needle?

  3 times
• Reflux of additive in ETS tubes are what?

  Rare