With suitable training I would have thought it is to be welcomed.
Having been on the receiving end myself, cannulated by a Phlebotomist in our
A&E Dept, I see no problem.
Best wishes,
Les
> From: Mike Bosomworth <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Mike Bosomworth <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 16:57:27 +0100
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: IV CANNULATION BY PHLEBOTOMISTS
>
> I think that the National Associaton of Phlebotomists are keen to see this
> role developed (contact - www.phlebotomy.org). As I understand the issue it is
> not inserting the cannula that is an issue, but how you flush it through once
> it has been inserted.
> In this Trust there is some interest in teaching the phlebotomists IV
> cannulation as well as phlebotomy to put up drips and insert Venflons
> etc.Has anyone done this before?Does anyone have any views on this subject?
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