Phlebotomy Essentials by McCall, Ruth E. / Tankersley, Cathee M. McCall, Ruth E. / Tankersley, Cathee M.

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Thoroughly updated and enhanced by new print and electronic ancillaries, this full-color text provides accurate, practical information and instruction on phlebotomy procedures with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. Reflecting current CLSI guidelines, NAACLS competencies, and federal regulations, this Fourth Edition includes updated information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests. This edition also includes caution notes identifying dangerous practices and problem areas. An accompanying CD-ROM includes clinical procedures videos, animations, electronic flashcards, and a glossary with audio pronunciations. Other ancillaries include a new companion Workbook, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and online resources at thePoint.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Valerie L Ng, PhD MD (Alameda County Medical Center/Highland Hospital)
Description:New to this fourth edition phlebotomy book is a CD-ROM with additional learning tools (videos, flashcards, animations, etc) and a website link for yet more learning materials (students versus educators) . The previous edition was published in 2003.
Purpose:This is intended to serve as a clear and concise reference for phlebotomy procedures and techniques. This edition nicely (again) meets the authors' objectives.
Audience:This is intended for phlebotomy students or practicing phlebotomists, but because so many other topics are covered — duties typically handled by phlebotomists, laboratory assistants in a clinical laboratory, or medical assistants in a physician office laboratory - the book's appeal extends to allied health professionals, students or practitioners.
Features:This book is divided into four major sections, organized in a logical fashion for readers to build on previously presented information. It may be titled Phlebotomy Essentials, but it covers much more. In addition to covering phlebotomy superbly, it also covers healthcare systems, basic human physiology, and finally special procedures that encompass point of care testing, laboratory information systems, and specimen processing. The text is quite easy to read and understand and the illustrations are clear and informative. The accompanying CD-ROM has lots of good stuff —animations, videos for special procedures (i.e., bleeding time, blood culture collection, Allen's test, dipstick urinalysis, point of care hemoglobin testing, etc.) ,flashcards, and even crossword puzzles to reinforce learning. There is also a link to a website with additional teaching materials. I was unable to access this website without registering, and the registration was just a little too much for me to complete (i.e., creating yet another safe password which I won't remember....) .
Assessment:This is a really nice book on anything related to phlebotomy and specimens that throws in instruction on point of care testing, too.

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Explains the procedures, techniques, and theory of drawing blood for medical tests, for students, laboratory technicians expanding or updating their skills, or candidates for a certification exam. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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