Closed Blood Sampling System Helps Reduce the Risk of Patient Blood Infections
A closed blood sampling system reduces blood waste, as well as the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. The system helps increase the efficiency of the blood sampling process, especially in cases of acute injuries or trauma to critically ill patients. Moreover, the system allows blood storage (as it has a reservoir) and helps reduce repeated blood isolation from the site of sampling. There are many advantages of closed blood sampling system over the conventional techniques.
Compared to open blood sampling system, closed blood sampling systems require less blood, thus leading to less blood loss in patients. Moreover, the system implementation significantly reduces iatrogenic anemia, the necessity for blood transfusions, as well as the risk of negative transfusion effects. A blood sampling system is widely used to collect blood to test for any disease or to determine the level of a particular drug. These blood samples are then sent to the research wing of the hospital where the blood sample is analyzed and then further tested to make any necessary changes to the treatment or the medication being prescribed.
In a closed blood sampling system, the blood is drawn only from the part of the body that is to be tested, usually the fingertip or other easily accessible part. Although this type of blood sample collection system has a higher cost per unit due to the fact that there is more blood drawn. The blood is drawn into a disposable vial using a syringe attached to a specific vial's mechanism. Once the blood is drawn into the appropriate vials, it is taken back to the blood banking area where it is stored until needed.
The advantage of closed blood sampling system is that the blood is drawn from only one area of the body at a time. This helps prevent over collecting, which is another major factor when doing blood tests on patients. With increasing number of surgical procedures and increasing cases of trauma and certain disease conditions (such as anemia, rare diseases, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer), the demand for closed blood sampling system is also increasing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.
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