Blood Sampling from an Arterial Line - Southern Health and Social ...
Blood Sampling from an Arterial Line - Southern Health and Social ...
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SOUTHERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUSTProcedure for <strong>Blood</strong> <strong>Sampling</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>an</strong> <strong>Arterial</strong> lineStatement:All those involved in the procedure for sampling <strong>from</strong> <strong>an</strong> arterial line must betrained <strong>an</strong>d competent in this technique.St<strong>an</strong>dard precautions should be adopted when sampling <strong>from</strong> <strong>an</strong> arterial line: ie,non-sterile gloves, <strong>an</strong>d disposable apron.ANTT must be usedStop the procedure <strong>an</strong>d seek medical advice if <strong>an</strong>y of following are noted Resist<strong>an</strong>ce is felt The inf<strong>an</strong>ts displays symptoms of pain Swelling is observed around the entry site Leakage of fluid onto the protective towel Redness around the arterial line site or along the artery Bl<strong>an</strong>ching of the limbEquipment:Cle<strong>an</strong> trolleyProtective sheet /paper towelH<strong>an</strong>d held <strong>Blood</strong> glucose <strong>an</strong>alyser (as blood glucose level is often done at thistime)2 x2ml syringes, 1 x5ml syringes<strong>Blood</strong> collection bottles as required1 pre heparinised syringe2% clinnell wipe (green)Disposable apron <strong>an</strong>d non -sterile gloves
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