Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is pleased to introduce the newest edition of our leading textbook Phlebotomy Essentials, a book created for all who want to correctly and safely practice phlebotomy. This new edition continues the LWW focus on providing accurate, up-to-date, and practical instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques, grounded by a comprehensive background in phlebotomy theory. Key additions include updated information on the latest CLSI guidelines, new media to accompany each chapter, more color photos, and the addition of terms to align the text with the International Standards Organization (ISO).
Written to be highly accessible to students at all levels, and comprehensive enough for practicing phlebotomists, this text is complemented by a robust ancillary suite to help readers of all learning styles master the material. The online ancillaries, coupled with the text and available workbook and exam review book, help create a dynamic phlebotomy learning experience.
• NEW! Icons throughout the text refer readers to the McCall workbook and exam review texts for further opportunities to enrich their learning.
• NEW! A media menu at the end of each chapter points out online student resources available for that chapter.
• NEW! Updated CDC/HICPAC isolation precaution guidelines in Chapter 3, including the expansion of the guideline to include infectious agents in all healthcare settings, adding the definition of healthcare associated infection (HAI), and adding respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette to standard precautions.
• NEW! Expanded medical terminology tables in Chapter 4 provide more examples of medical terminology elements to enhance learning medical and laboratory terminology.
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