Lab techs using ultrasound to do phelbotomy is a good idea
as they are currently doing blind sticks with palpation and visualization.
I think they should use ultrasound on all lab draws where the patient is not a
candidate for a central line. Maybe it will decrease nerve injuries
if we get then out of the antecubital area
This is going to happen more and more by the way with
CT and MRI dye studies growing and techs also placing peripheral
IV's
We are just starting to see the changes in medicine that
will occur in the next five years.
Kathy
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail and any attachments are intended only for the use of those to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and prohibited from further disclosure under law. If you have received this e-mail in error, its review, use, retention and/or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments.[v1.0]
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Erickson,
Wendy
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:15 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Phlebotomists using ultrasound
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 6:15 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Phlebotomists using ultrasound
First, a big thank you to AVA for a wonderful conference! It was so nice to put faces to names from the list serve! Hope everyone had a safe trip home and are now "back at it".
Our administration is requesting that the lab phlebotomists get trained to use our ultrasound for difficult sticks. Anyone aware of this happening? It was a new one for me!
Thanks in advance!
Wendy Erickson RN
PICC Service Coordinator
Luther Midelfort - Mayo Health System
Eau Claire WI
This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email message, including any attachment, is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.
