Paediatric phlebotomy

Paediatric phlebotomy is a highly specialized skill focused entirely on drawing blood from children safely and with minimal emotional stress. This webinar provides the essential, practical knowledge required to ensure patient comfort, manage anxiety, and maintain strict sample integrity for every pediatric age group, from infants requiring specialized sites to older children needing distraction techniques.

Key Learning Outcomes
This training will equip you with the confidence to handle the unique challenges of pediatric blood collection. We will focus on:
1. Age-Specific Site Selection: Mastering the criteria for choosing appropriate veins based on the child's age and size.
2. Effective Comfort Techniques: Implementing methods to minimize pain and manage anxiety, including distraction and pre-draw skin preparation.
3. Safety and Equipment Optimization: Utilizing the correct pediatric tubes and needles, ensuring proper identification, and monitoring for critical adverse reactions.

By mastering these outcomes, you will not only improve patient experience but also ensure the diagnostic accuracy critical to paediatric care.