Od-031125 MWHC Blood Culture Collection
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Description
This learning module describes how to prepare a draw site for blood culture collection both from a peripheral ... show more
			This learning module describes how to prepare a draw site for blood culture collection both from a peripheral site and also from a central line. You will also learn and be able to use techniques that will help reduce the risk of contaminating blood cultures with skin bacteria, and you will learn an easy way to recognize how much blood is needed for a blood culture.
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- Describe how to prepare a draw site for blood culture collection both from a peripheral site and from a central line
- Recognize appropriate blood culture fill volumes
- Use techniques that reduce contamination of blood cultures
Fees
					Free
			
Activity Director
		Koryn Stumpp 
			
			
Organization
		MedStar Washington Hospital Center	
