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	POLICY: Capillary blood gasses will be obtained to assess adequacy of oxygenation and ventilation, per physician's order, on infants who do not have arterial line access. EQUIPMENT: Alcohol swabs Band-Aid Betadine swabs Exam gloves Heparinized capillary tubes with caps, as needed Lancet PROCEDURE: Fill out requisition and notify Respiratory Therapy Department. Warm heel prior to procedure for 10 to 15 minutes. Cleanse site lateral and medial posterior surface only with alcohol and pierce with lancet. Collect blood in capillary tube making sure there are no air bubbles present. ...
Second excerpt:
	...with lancet. Collect blood in capillary tube making sure there are no air bubbles present. Obtain a continuous flow to avoid clotting. Cap ends and place in ice or give to Respiratory Therapist ASAP. Apply Band-Aid and pressure. Obtain results and notify physician. DOCUMENTATION: Date and time test drawn, person obtaining sample Site of obtained specimen Infant's response to procedure Notification of physician results SUBJECT:BLOOD GASSES - CAPILLARYREFERENCE #2108PAGE: 1DEPARTMENT:...