Author Question: List the blood collection equipment needed for newborn screening. What will be an ideal ... (Read 67 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

List the blood collection equipment needed for newborn screening.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Children with spina bifida are particularly sensitive to ________.

Fill in the blank with correct word.

atrochim · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:

Sterile, automatic, disposable pediatric skin-puncture safety devices in different manufacturers' incision depths (0.650.85 mm for premature neonates, 1.0 mm for larger infants). Please see Chapter 8, Blood Collection Equipment, for photo examples.
70 percent isopropyl alcohol swabs
Sterile 2 2 gauze sponges
Newborn screening cardsappropriate collection cards are kept in the hospital laboratory or the nursery (Do not use if beyond expiration date on filter paper)
Puncture-resistant sharps container
Disposable gloves (nonlatex if child is allergic)
Compress (towel or washcloth) to warm heel if necessary
Marking pen
Laboratory request slips or labels

Answer to Question 2

Answer: latex