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单词 phlebotomy
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phlebotomy


phle·bot·o·my

P0249500 (flĭ-bŏt′ə-mē)n. pl. phle·bot·o·mies 1. The removal of blood from a vein, usually with a needle and syringe or other container, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, as in the treatment of hemochomatosis.2. The removal of blood from a vein with a cutting instrument, formerly done to reduce blood volume as a treatment of disease. In both senses also called venesection.
[Middle English flebotomie, from Old French flebothomie, from Late Latin phlebotomia, from Greek phlebotomiā, from phlebotomos, opening a vein : phlebo-, phlebo- + -tomos, cutting; see -tome.]
phleb′o·tom′ic (flĕb′ə-tŏm′ĭk), phleb′o·tom′i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

phlebotomy

(flɪˈbɒtəmɪ) n, pl -mies (Surgery) surgical incision into a vein. Also called: venesection [C14: from Old French flebothomie, from Late Latin phlebotomia, from Greek] phlebotomic, ˌphleboˈtomical adj phleˈbotomist n

phle•bot•o•my

(fləˈbɒt ə mi)

n., pl. -mies. the act or practice of opening a vein to let or draw blood as a therapeutic or diagnostic measure. Also called venesection. [1350–1400; Middle English fleobotomie (< Middle French flebotomie) < Medieval Latin fleobotomia, phlebotomia, Late Latin < Greek phlebotomía; see phlebo-, -tomy] phleb•o•tom•ic (ˌflɛb əˈtɒm ɪk) adj. phle•bot′o•mize`, v.t. -mized, -miz•ing.

phlebotomy

a medical treatment involving incision of a vein; bloodletting. Also called venesection. — phlebotomist, n.phlebotomize, v.phlebotomic, phlebotomical, adj.See also: Blood and Blood Vessels

phlebotomy

The procedure of puncturing a vein, used to withdraw blood.
Thesaurus
Noun1.phlebotomy - surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosisvenesectionsurgical incision, incision, section - the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)bloodletting - formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine)
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phlebotomy


phlebotomy

[flə′bäd·ə·mē] (medicine) The withdrawal of blood from a vein.

phlebotomy


Phlebotomy

 

Definition

Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient's treatment for certain blood disorders.

Purpose

Treatment

Phlebotomy that is part of treatment (therapeutic phlebotomy) is performed to treat polycythemia vera, a condition that causes an elevated red blood cell volume (hematocrit). Phlebotomy is also prescribed for patients with disorders that increase the amount of iron in their blood to dangerous levels, such as hemochromatosis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Patients with pulmonary edema may undergo phlebotomy procedures to decrease their total blood volume.

Diagnosis

Phlebotomy is also used to remove blood from the body during blood donation and for analysis of the substances contained within it.

Precautions

Patients who are anemic or have a history of cardiovascular disease may not be good candidates for phlebotomy.

Description

Phlebotomy, which is also known as venesection, is performed by a nurse or a technician known as a phlebotomist. Blood is usually taken from a vein on the back of the hand or inside of the elbow. Some blood tests, however, may require blood from an artery. The skin over the area is wiped with an antiseptic, and an elastic band is tied around the arm. The band acts as a tourniquet, slowing the blood flow in the arm and making the veins more visible. The patient is asked to make a fist, and the technician feels the veins in order to select an appropriate one. When a vein is selected, the technician inserts a needle into the vein and releases the elastic band. The appropriate amount of blood is drawn and the needle is withdrawn from the vein. The patient's pulse and blood pressure may be monitored during the procedure.For some tests requiring very small amounts of blood for analysis, the technician uses a finger stick. A lance, or small needle, makes a small cut in the surface of the fingertip, and a small amount of blood is collected in a narrow glass tube. The fingertip may be squeezed to get additional blood to surface.The amount of blood drawn depends on the purpose of the phlebotomy. Blood donors usually contribute a unit of blood (500 mL) in a session. The volume of blood needed for laboratory analysis varies widely with the type of test being conducted. Therapeutic phlebotomy removes a larger amount of blood than donation and blood analysis require. Phlebotomy for treatment of hemochromatosis typically involves removing a unit of blood-or 250 mg of iron-once a week. Phlebotomy sessions are required until iron levels return to a consistently normal level, which may take several months to several years. Phlebotomy for polycythemia vera removes enough blood to keep the patient's hematocrit below 45%. The frequency and duration of sessions depends on the patient's individual needs.

Preparation

Patients having their blood drawn for analysis may be asked to discontinue medications or to avoid food (to fast) for a period of time before the blood test. Patients donating blood will be asked for a brief medical history, have their blood pressure taken, and have their hematocrit checked with a finger stick test prior to donation.

Aftercare

After blood is drawn and the needle is removed, pressure is placed on the puncture site with a cotton ball to stop bleeding, and a bandage is applied. It is not uncommon for a patient to feel dizzy or nauseated during or after phlebotomy. The patient may be encouraged to rest for a short period once the procedure is completed. Patients are also instructed to drink plenty of fluids and eat regularly over the next 24 hours to replace lost blood volume. Patients who experience swelling of the puncture site or continued bleeding after phlebotomy should get medical help at once.

Risks

Most patients will have a small bruise or mild soreness at the puncture site for several days. Therapeutic phlebotomy may cause thrombocytosis and chronic iron deficiency (anemia) in some patients. As with any invasive procedure, infection is also a risk. This risk can be minimized by the use of prepackaged sterilized equipment and careful attention to proper technique.

Normal results

Normal results include obtaining the needed amount of blood with the minimum of discomfort to the patient.

Resources

Periodicals

Wolfe, Yun Lee. "Case of the Ceaseless Fatigue." Prevention Magazine July 1997: 88-94.

Key terms

Finger stick — A technique for collecting a very small amount of blood from the fingertip area.Hemochromatosis — A genetic disorder known as iron overload disease. Untreated hemochromatosis may cause osteoporosis, arthritis, cirrhosis, heart disease, or diabetes.Thrombocytosis — A vascular condition characterized by high blood platelet counts.Tourniquet — Any device that is used to compress a blood vessel to stop bleeding or as part of collecting a blood sample. Phlebotomists usually use an elastic band as a tourniquet.Venesection — Another name for phlebotomy.

phlebotomy

 [flĕ-bot´ah-me] incision of a vein for the removal or withdrawal of blood; called also venesection and venotomy.arterial blood sample phlebotomy in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as obtaining a blood sample from an uncannulated artery to assess oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and acid-base balance.phlebotomy: blood unit acquisition in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as procuring blood and blood products from donors.phlebotomy: venous blood sample in the nursing interventions classification, a intervention" >nursing intervention defined as removal of a sample of venous blood from an uncannulated vein.

phle·bot·o·my

(fle-bot'ŏ-mē), Incision into or needle puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood. Synonym(s): venesection, venotomy [phlebo- + G. tomē, incision]

phlebotomy

(flĭ-bŏt′ə-mē)n. pl. phleboto·mies 1. The removal of blood from a vein, usually with a needle and syringe or other container, for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, as in the treatment of hemochomatosis.2. The removal of blood from a vein with a cutting instrument, formerly done to reduce blood volume as a treatment of disease. In both senses also called venesection.
phleb′o·tom′ic (flĕb′ə-tŏm′ĭk), phleb′o·tom′i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

phlebotomy

Venesection Lab medicine 1. The obtention by venipuncture of blood for a diagnosis.2. The surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood–eg, to ↓ blood volume, as in hemochromatosis. See Pharmacologic phlebotomy, Therapeutic phlebotomy. Cf Venipuncture.

phle·bot·o·my

(fle-bot'ŏ-mē) Incision into a vein for the purpose of drawing blood.
Synonym(s): venesection, venotomy.
[phlebo- + G. tomē, incision]

phlebotomy

(fle-bot'o-me) [ phlebo- + -tomy] BLOOD DRAWING FROM THE ANTECUBITAL VEINThe puncturing of a vein or the surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood. Synonym: blood draw See: illustration

bloodless phlebotomy

Phlebostasia.

phlebotomy

Cutting into, or puncture of, a vein, usually for the purpose of removing blood.

phlebotomy


  • noun

Synonyms for phlebotomy

noun surgical incision into a vein

Synonyms

  • venesection

Related Words

  • surgical incision
  • incision
  • section
  • bloodletting
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