Raye Dillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
we do our initial draws with the iv insertion. i work on peds but that shoudnt make any difference
>>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>09/27/06 3:49 PM >>>
Hello,
When starting an IV, does everyone collects the lab draw at the same time or do they do another stick, one for IV access and one for lab draws? I know that we do not use perpherial IVs for routine lab draws but what about at the time the IV is initiated?
Donna
Michael Drafz RN, OCN, CRNI
Clinical Lead Vascular Access Service
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Metropolitan Campus
San Diego, California
