Heart health is more important than ever, and now, your smartphone can help you track it. With the rise of ECG apps, it’s possible to monitor your heart’s rhythm, detect irregularities like AFib, and even share reports with your doctor, all from your phone or smartwatch. Now, we get it. There are so many apps […]
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to help people, but I don’t know how to start a career in healthcare,” then this guide is for you. As a beginner, you can start as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA). HCAs play a vital role in supporting patients and making a real difference in their lives. The good […]
When a doctor needs to check how your heart is working, they might recommend an ECG test. But did you know there are different types of ECG tests, each designed for a specific purpose? Some are done while you’re resting, others while you’re moving, and some even monitor your heart for days to detect hidden […]
Thinking about a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend years in medical school? Phlebotomy could be a great choice for you. But how is it even possible? Well, you can earn a recognised certification in phlebotomy in a relatively short amount of time and instantly start working. Now comes the big question: “How […]
Let’s say you’re about to draw blood from a patient for the first time. Your hands might shake, and you might feel nervous about finding the right vein for a good sample. This is the situation you definitely want to avoid, right? A phlebotomy arm can be a true saviour here. A phlebotomy training arm […]
So, you’re interested in becoming a phlebotomist? That’s fantastic! Phlebotomists play an important role in healthcare by collecting blood samples for tests. But before you jump in, you might be wondering: how long is a phlebotomy training course? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It takes about 2 to 5 days for a short […]
Cannulation is an important procedure used in different areas of medicine, including surgery, anaesthesia, emergency medicine, and critical care. It involves the insertion of a hollow tube or cannula into a blood vessel or duct to administer medication and fluids or to facilitate monitoring. In medicine, there are many tools that might seem scary if […]
Blood draws can feel intimidating, especially if you have thin veins or a fear of needles. But there’s a friendly tool in the phlebotomist’s (blood collector’s) arsenal called a butterfly needle that can make things much smoother. Butterfly blood draws, also known as winged infusion sets, are a common method for drawing blood, especially in […]
Have you ever been to the hospital and had a thin needle inserted in your arm to draw blood? That’s venipuncture. Or maybe you’ve needed a thin tube placed in your vein for medication or fluids? That’s cannulation. While both venipuncture and cannulation involve needles and veins, they have distinct purposes and procedures. Here’s the […]
When you get a blood test, a healthcare professional (phlebotomist) collects blood in a series of vials or tubes. But did you know the order in which they fill these tubes is crucial for accurate test results? This order is called the Order of Draw. So, now you might wonder, “What’s the function of these […]
