Laerdal Virtual Phlebotomy - Manual (Page 63)

Training Sequence
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Virtual Phlebotomy
Directions for Use
To select and use a label, click on the label icon in the toolbar. A selection of all labels available for this
case will appear. Select the label to apply. A menu will appear allowing you to mark the label with dif-
ferent handling and labelling instructions. Mark the label as appropriate for the case by clicking in the
circle next to the corresponding text. Click the check mark once you have marked the label. The label
will then attach to your cursor. Click the label on the corresponding collection tube to apply.
To apply tape or dressing, click on the corresponding icon, move to site and click on desired location.
To apply a warm compress to the arm, click on the corresponding icon in the toolbar, and click on a
location on the arm. The warm compress will take a few seconds to have any effect.
To use gauze and apply pressure to the site, click on the gauze icon in the tool tray. If a needle is on
the arm, the gauze will appear above the puncture site. If no needle is on the arm, then click at the
location you wish to apply the gauze. Apply pressure to the gauze pad by pressing down in the palpa-
tion/pressure application area of the haptic device.
To place the tourniquet, click on the corresponding tool bar icon, move to arm and click on desired
location.
To use an alcohol wipe, povidon iodine swab or chlorhexidine wipe, click on the corresponding icon
on the toolbar and move to the desired site on the arm. Once at the desired site, click, hold and
move the mouse to cleanse the site. Release mouse button when cleansing is complete.
Procedure Tasks: Specific
To palpate, identify the patient, wash your hands, confirm that the patient followed physicians orders,
ask the patient to make a fist, inform the patient of the procedure, warn the patient of the stick, or
view a video about site orientation, click on the corresponding icon on the left edge of the simulation
window.
Once you have completed the procedure, advance to the next screen to review your
performance.