Venepuncture

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Introduces self
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Confirms name & date of birth of patient (against wristband if present)
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Explains & gains consent
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Checks if patient is on anticoagulants, feels dizzy or faints at the site of blood
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Collects equipment
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Washes hands
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Exposes patient's arm
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Applies tourniquet and palpates vein
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Cleans site with alcohol wipe and leaves to dry for 30 secs
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Releases tourniquet and puts on gloves
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Warns patient before inserting needle. Anchors vein
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Releases tourniquet as soon as blood fills
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Inverts bottle at least three times (or more dependent on manufacturer)
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Withdraws needle then applies cotton wool
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Labels bottle(s) by bedside
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Ensures bleeding has stopped before applying tape and cotton wool
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Disposes of waste appropriately in sharps bin/clinical waste bin
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Washes hands
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Examiner global score: confidence, methodical and proficient
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