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Capillary Blood Sampling Procedure in Pediatric Population |Biomedgrid

Journal: American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research (Vol.9, No. 4)

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Page : 277-279

Keywords : Capillary blood sampling; Heelstick; Safety lancet; Screening tests; Pain;

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Abstract

Capillary blood sampling is an essential method of blood collection performed by nurses of all skill levels to obtain samples for routine laboratory tests in neonates. Newborn screening tests require small, but adequate amounts of blood. Accuracy of their results depends, however, on proper sample collection technique. Heel sticks are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in neonatal intensive care units. Clinical guidelines recommend drawing blood from an infant's heel from a very precise site to avoid trauma, pain and tissue damage in infants.

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