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Training Sequence
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Virtual Phlebotomy
Directions for Use
Simulation Screen and Performance of the Intravenous Procedure
The Simulation component of the Virtual Phlebotomy Self-Directed Learning System allows the train-
ee to perform the specimen acquisition procedure by interacting with the software and using the hap-
tic device. All of the items chosen from the Equipment Selection screen will appear on the left side of
the screen and be available for use in the procedure.
You can review the case scenario, select more equipment, or change sites by clicking on the three
icons at the top of the screen. Note: you will not be allowed to perform venous access outside the
selected site. To perform venous access outside the currently selected site, select a different site by
clicking the Site Selection button. If not already done, remove the needle from the haptic device, and
completely detach the specimen tube from the multi-sample needle before beginning the procedure.
To zoom in and out of the arm model, scroll the middle mouse button. To orient the arm differently,
click and hold the middle mouse button and move the mouse around.
Messages will appear in a box at the lower left of the screen to guide you in the use of the system.
To select a piece of equipment, click on the toolbar on the left side of the screen. Most items must
either be placed on the arm, or disposed of in either the metal trashcan, bio-hazard bag, or sharps
container. Specimen tubes can be placed into the specimen tray. Specimen labels must be attached to
specimen tubes in the tray or disposed.
Certain items, such as the tourniquet, gauze, needle, specimen tube, etc. can be removed by clicking
on them.