Factors associated with phlebotomy failure in an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center cohort [PDF]
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical InterventionsINTRODUCTION Venous blood collection through phlebotomy is critical for biomarker development and genetics research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias.
Mary Catherine Pawlus +12 more
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Assessing Pain in Children: A Narrative Review of Distraction-Based Interventions and Outcome Measurement Tools. [PDF]
Paediatr Neonatal PainABSTRACT Procedural pain and fear are common during pediatric immunizations and other needle‐related procedures. This narrative review examined distraction‐based, non‐pharmacological interventions and the outcome measures used to assess pain and fear in children aged 6–12 years, with particular attention to AI‐based interactive games and the Buzzy ...
Kuzey MA.
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Navigating communication barriers in phlebotomy: Strategies and ethical tensions in routine care [PDF]
PEC InnovationObjective: The emotional and ethical experiences of Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) during challenging patient phlebotomy encounters is largely unknown.
Selina Diep +2 more
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A randomized controlled study on the clinical application of ‘Flying Needle’ painless phlebotomy technology [PDF]
Scientific ReportsVenipuncture-related pain and needle fear can reduce patient cooperation and worsen the phlebotomy experience. This study was a comparative study conducted on 600 outpatients of Xiamen Humanity Hospital from September to December 2022, aiming to explore ...
Rongfang Zhang +8 more
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Effect of nurse-led phlebotomy on iron stores, insulin resistance, and blood lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
BMC NursingBackground Lowering bodily iron stores through phlebotomy is a nursing-led procedure widely used to treat and manage hemochromatosis and polycythemia.
Diego Mora-Gonzalez +6 more
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Rheopheresis, but Not Phlebotomy, Improves Cerebral Vascular Response to Hypercapnia and Neuronal Activation [PDF]
BiomedicinesBackground/Objectives: Several therapeutic approaches, including phlebotomy and rheopheresis, are used to improve hemorheological parameters. While the effects of phlebotomy on cerebral circulation have been described, the impact of rheopheresis on ...
Dóra Sulina +7 more
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Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2022 BACKGROUND: Anemia is common in critically ill patients and may be exacerbated through phlebotomy-associated iatrogenic blood loss. Differences in phlebotomy practice across patient demographic characteristics, clinical features, and practice ...
Luke J. Matzek +6 more
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Paediatric and Neonatal Pain, 2022 This study aims to compare three techniques (soap bubbles, distraction cards, coughing) to reduce pain and anxiety in children during phlebotomy and collection with the use of a control group.
Nükhet Ballıel
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Assessment of phlebotomy errors by direct observation of sample collection procedure in a NABL Accredited Hospital: An Observational study [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022 Background: Preanalytical phase is largely dependent on phlebotomist. The most frequently encountered preanalytical errors are hemolysis, incorrect patient identification, clotted specimens and insufficient sample volume.
Kavita Aggarwal +5 more
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A novel multimodal approach for the assessment of phlebotomy performance in nurses
Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2023 Phlebotomy is presumably the most challenging preanalytical aspect in laboratory medicine. In Europe, inpatient phlebotomy is performed by nurses in 45–60 % of cases. We aimed to develop and test a novel phlebotomy assessment tool for nurses.
Oprea Oana Roxana +2 more
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