Chapter 1 phlebotomy

Early medical theory developed by

Hippocrates (460-377 B.C)

Hippocrates (460-377 B.C) believed

that disease was the result of excess substance within the body: blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile.

venesection

• (cutting of vein) a process of bloodletting.

Venesection is another word for

Phlebotomy

vena means

Veins

sectio means

cutting

Greek words phlebos means

vein and tomia means cutting, together relating to blood collection.

Short Robe Surgeons

could only perform bloodletting, wound surgery, cupping, 

     leeching, shaving, tooth extraction, and enema administration.

What is bloodletting

the practice of withdrawing blood from a patient to cure or prevent illness.

Long Robe Surgeons

physicians who performed more complex surgical procedures and had formal medical training.

What is cupping

Cupping uses a heated cup on the skin to suck blood to the surface. It helps with pain, swelling, blood flow, and relaxing.

Leeching (hirudotherapy)

uses leeches on the skin to start blood flow or remove blood from one spot.

What is a Phlebotomist?

Phlebotomists are trained workers who draw blood for tests and medical use.

Phlebotomist obtain blood for

Obtain blood for: 

• Diagnostic (Treat)

• Transfusions (Donate)

• Therapeutic purposes such as  polycythemia overproduction of red blood cells and other blood disorders. Diagnostic tests, transfusions, and therapeutic procedures.

Phlebotomy is done by

venipuncture, which is drawing blood from a vein, or capillary (dermal) puncture, which is a small poke in the skin to get blood.

Phlebotomist Certification

• NHA National Healthcare Association

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a US law designed to protect patient privacy and ensure confidentiality of health information.