Laerdal Virtual Phlebotomy - Manual (Page 15)

Benefits and Learning Objectives
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Virtual Phlebotomy
Directions for Use
o Focus on the last 10, 25, or 50 cases to understand current problems areas.
o Identify specifi c skill weaknesses across a number of completed cases.
2.5 Simulation Features
• Force feedback (Haptic) simulation allows users to feel the “pop” of venipuncture, as well as
the sponginess of veins when palpating.
• Skin and vein puncture forces depends on the model and the case scenario, as well as the
location and size of the vein.
• Vein palpation strength depends on the size and depth of the vein, as well as the model and
specifi c case scenario.
• Veins that are not visible may still be palpable.
• Over two dozen pieces of equipment and a number of procedure steps specifi c to phleboto-
my add depth, understanding, and a sense of immersion to the simulation experience:
• Hand washing and gloves are included for proper aseptic technique.
• Different gauges of multi-sample needles must be chosen based on the site and the specifi c
case scenario requirements.
• Tubes with different additives must be attached in the proper draw order.
• A tube tray is provided to store your empty tubes and acquired specimens.
• Sharps, Bio-Hazard and Trash Containers can be selected for proper equipment disposal.
• Three different site cleansers must be used appropriately for the case scenario and specimen
being acquired; Chlorhexidine Wipe, Alcohol Wipe, Povidine Iodine swab.
• Site must be properly dressed with either an adhesive dressing or tape and gauze.
• 12 different tubes (6 different additives, 2 draw sizes) with confi gurable colors for specifi c
additives.
• A Pop-Up tube reference chart identifi es the tests, and appropriate tubes, tube order, and
tube additives.
• Correct equipment behavior and equipment failure simulation
o Tourniquet application engorges the distal veins.
o Apply pressure to the site with gauze while removing the needle.
o Vacuum loss if specimen tube is attached to needle when needle is outside the skin.
o Tube fi ll rate depends on the case scenario.
o Applying a warm compress to the site will engorge the veins if applied for long enough.
• Proper Tube mixing; learner must invert the specimen tubes for proper mixing.
• Tube labeling includes specifi c handling and labeling instructions for each specimen.
Benefits, Learning Objectives
& Features
Virtual Phlebotomy
Directions for Use