I’m finishing my medical assistant class this week & on TikTok I have been seeing people pull the tourniquet second to last.. (tube, tourniquet, needle) but I was taught tourniquet, tube, needle. So happy I saw this, to confirm. Thank you ms. K.
Thank you, Ms. K. I'm currently in MA school and I still have that nervousness inside me when I start drawing blood. Do you have any advice on how to overcome the fear inside me?
Hey… it’s going to be a matter of just continuing to expose yourself to it. You can start watching more videos on it and then before you actually do it just actual instructor if you could watch a few people before you actually do it. And just know that you will not be hurting your patient as much as you may think.. if that is something you are worried about. Hopefully you guys have a practice arm you could start on.
The video is very informative. I’m looking into becoming a phlebotomist and this video has helped a lot in understanding the process of drawing, as well as what you should and shouldn’t do. Will save the video for future reference. ❤
Thank you so much Im in the process of studying for my certification. I graduated in April but I just needed a refresher. I have a phlebotomy certification study guide book and just watching this, it helps so much. I took my class online.
Not a dumb question at all… If someone recaps a needle after they use it, yes, it can accidentally be reused. This is why we should never recap a used needle. It should be discarded of in the sharps container immediately. If the safety device was activated, there is no way to unlock it, but it should still be discarded immediately.
@MedicalAssistingwithMsK Thank you for the response!What kind of training or safety protocols are put in place to prevent this from happening? Do new needles come in packaging to prevent accidental mix up? I'm about to have my blood drawn, and I'm a little nervous because I hate needles lol
I’m currently taking a phlebotomy class my advice is don’t be scared and just go quick once you feel for a good vein have confidence that you can get it and you’ll do fine ,
Hey, it’s hard to explain without actually showing you. But I agree with the person above; just be confident in your abilities and know that the slower you go, the more painful it is for the patient. So you don’t want to jab the needle in but you just want a nice smooth swift motion.
Hi Ms. K I started to watch your videos just recently, and they are very helpful. I would like to know if you have a video where you show the order of draw with additives? I kind of have an idea, but I would like to see it in one of your videos as you explain step by step and seems pretty easy when you do it which makes me feel comfortable. Thanks a lot for the videos you post! : )
Thanks for the lesson this was a great refresher! But one question, does the degree of insertion matter? I remember something like “you have to stick the needle in at a 45 degree angle.” Maybe that’s something else?
Yes it matters... phlebotomy can be anywhere from a 5 to 15 degree angle. When it comes to a 45 degree angle, you may thinking of a subcutaneous injection, not a blood draw.
I’m finishing my medical assistant class this week & on TikTok I have been seeing people pull the tourniquet second to last.. (tube, tourniquet, needle) but I was taught tourniquet, tube, needle. So happy I saw this, to confirm. Thank you ms. K.
It is possible that they pulled it off sooner because of the time that had passed.
Love your phlebotomy videos using them as a reference for my students, thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you, Ms. K. I'm currently in MA school and I still have that nervousness inside me when I start drawing blood. Do you have any advice on how to overcome the fear inside me?
Hey… it’s going to be a matter of just continuing to expose yourself to it. You can start watching more videos on it and then before you actually do it just actual instructor if you could watch a few people before you actually do it. And just know that you will not be hurting your patient as much as you may think.. if that is something you are worried about. Hopefully you guys have a practice arm you could start on.
Hey I hope I’m not too late to the comment but I’m 2 years in as a MA and it’s all about confidence and repetition. You got this!
Can you please suggest me a MS school?
MA
@@treviangolden9108 thank you. I finally graduated and now looking for a job.
Appreciate it I need a refresher
The video is very informative. I’m looking into becoming a phlebotomist and this video has helped a lot in understanding the process of drawing, as well as what you should and shouldn’t do. Will save the video for future reference. ❤
@@moonlightowl0.0 awesome… glad it was helpful :)
Thank you so much Im in the process of studying for my certification. I graduated in April but I just needed a refresher. I have a phlebotomy certification study guide book and just watching this, it helps so much. I took my class online.
Thank you, I just started my MA program.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I AM CURRENTLY IN MEDCIAL ASSISTANT FIELD, AN MY NEXT CLASS IS PHELOBTOMY , I LOVED THIS VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH
A very thorough and informative thank you very much. GOD bless.
Dumb question but is there anyway a needle can be accidentally reused? Or is that impossible due to the design of the needle?
Not a dumb question at all… If someone recaps a needle after they use it, yes, it can accidentally be reused. This is why we should never recap a used needle. It should be discarded of in the sharps container immediately. If the safety device was activated, there is no way to unlock it, but it should still be discarded immediately.
@MedicalAssistingwithMsK Thank you for the response!What kind of training or safety protocols are put in place to prevent this from happening? Do new needles come in packaging to prevent accidental mix up? I'm about to have my blood drawn, and I'm a little nervous because I hate needles lol
Hey Ms. K thanks for the video. What is the reason for the fist under the arm?
It’s just something we do in class to help keep the arm straight
Perfect 👌 it's very helpful ❤
Hello im n a phlebotomist program I missed my first draw the teacher said I went in to slow any tips for how to go in fast but not hurting pt
I’m currently taking a phlebotomy class my advice is don’t be scared and just go quick once you feel for a good vein have confidence that you can get it and you’ll do fine ,
@@christycoleman8804 thanks so much ! I’ll be doing my next draw soon
Hey, it’s hard to explain without actually showing you. But I agree with the person above; just be confident in your abilities and know that the slower you go, the more painful it is for the patient. So you don’t want to jab the needle in but you just want a nice smooth swift motion.
@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK ok thanks so much
I am doing the same thing. I feel so much pressure. Nervous about class tonight 😫
Thank you this video is very helpful ❤
Outstanding!!!
Hi i have a question , are there any arteries that i should be worried about in that area or are all of them veins?
Very helpful explanations 👏🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Ms. K I started to watch your videos just recently, and they are very helpful. I would like to know if you have a video where you show the order of draw with additives? I kind of have an idea, but I would like to see it in one of your videos as you explain step by step and seems pretty easy when you do it which makes me feel comfortable. Thanks a lot for the videos you post! : )
Not yet but great idea… will add to my list of vids to make.
what gauge needle was that?
Thanks for the lesson this was a great refresher! But one question, does the degree of insertion matter? I remember something like “you have to stick the needle in at a 45 degree angle.” Maybe that’s something else?
Yes it matters... phlebotomy can be anywhere from a 5 to 15 degree angle. When it comes to a 45 degree angle, you may thinking of a subcutaneous injection, not a blood draw.
@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for clarifying!
I learned 15 to 30 degree angle
Don't forget to clean with alcohol first.
Your suppose to label before you draw 😅
@@Yelpper3000Label the tubes? That is not recommended and it is not what I do or what I teach. But you can continue to do what works for you.