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WHO Guidelines on Drawing Blood: Best Practices in Phlebotomy

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WHO Guidelines on Drawing Blood: Best Practices in Phlebotomy

National Pediatric Readiness Project
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Audience

ED Clinicians

Media Type

Journal Article

Duration

10 minutes

Resource Overview

Evidence-based guidance on pediatric blood collection.
Covers technique, volume limits, and patient safety considerations.
Highlights strategies to reduce pain and distress during phlebotomy.

How to Use This Resource

Reference for training staff on pediatric blood draws.
Incorporate recommendations into ED phlebotomy protocols.
Share with new clinicians as part of competency education.

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National Pediatric Readiness Project

The National Pediatric Readiness Project is an initiative of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program with support from multidisciplinary organizations. The project empowers emergency departments nationwide to improve their “Pediatric Readiness” or capability to care for acutely ill and injured children. Questions? Contact us.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this and other National Pediatric Readiness Project works. The award totaled $2.5M with 20% of this total used to support this and other National Pediatric Readiness Project works. The contents are those of the author. They may not reflect the policies of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.