Question

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Answer 1

Hematoma formation

1. too small

Select the appropriate needle size. If the needle is too small blood cells can damage.

2. all the way through the vein.

The needle should be inserted into the lumen of the vein. Blood can leak into the tissue and lead to hematoma formation if the needle is inserted all the way through the vein.

3. Only partly inserted

This will cause the blood to leak into the tissues.

4. blind probing

Palpate and find out the vein. Blind probing accidentally punctures even the artery.

5. tourniquet is still on

Due to this more blood oozes out

6.Pressure

Pressure should be applied for at least 2 minutes.

7. Ask the patient

Explain to the patient that holding the gauze at the venipuncture site for a few minutes will prevent hematoma, otherwise, blood can flow out.

8. Artery

This usually happens in case of blind probing.

WAYS TO MINIMISE IOTROGENIC BLOOD LOSS

1. Small volume collection tube should be used.

2. Reduce the number of tests ordered.

3. Use close inline sampling devices

4. Use non-invasive techniques to check hemoglobin, blood gas, coagulation status, etc.