List the blood collection equipment needed for newborn screening
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
? Sterile, automatic, disposable pediatric skin-puncture safety devices in different manufacturers' incision depths (0.65–0.85 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 cards—appropriate 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
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