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age-specific care considerations
providing services that are age-appropriate and considerate (e.g., special considerations are needed for different ages of children (toddler versus teen) and also for geriatric patients). Factors typically relate to age-related fears/concerns, communication styles, procedures for comforting the patient, and safety. TERM 2
Alzheimer's disease (AD)
DEFINITION 2 a disease that causes loss of intellectual abilities and mood disorders such as depressions and combativeness. It is more prevalent in the elderly. TERM 3
blood volume
DEFINITION 3 the total mount of blood in an individual's body. This is particularly important in pediatric phlebotomies because withdrawing blood can cause a significant decrease in the total blood volumne of a small infant, thus resulting in anemia. Blood volume is based on weight and can be calculated for any size person. TERM 4
calcaneus
DEFINITION 4 heel bone. TERM 5
capillary blood gas analysis
DEFINITION 5 using microcollection methods on infants (usually the heel site) to collect specimens for blood gas analyses; these analytical tests measure oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Provides useful information about respiratory status and the acid-base balance of patients with pulmonary disorders.
eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA)
a topical anesthetic (pain reliever) that is an emulsion of lidocaine and prilocaine and can be applied to intact skin. TERM 7
geriatric
DEFINITION 7 refers to an elderly patient. TERM 8
heel stick
DEFINITION 8 pediatric phlebotomy procedure that requires puncturing one of specified areas of an infant's heel TERM 9
hemolysis
DEFINITION 9 rupture of lysis of the blood cells. TERM 10
hypothyroidism
DEFINITION 10 when referring to infantile hypothyroidism, a disorder that may be congenital and results in defective development of an embryo.
Parkinson's disease
a neurological disease characterized by muscular tremors and rigidity of movement. TERM 17
pediatric phlebotomies
DEFINITION 17 procedures performed on infants and children that require specialized training and management. Often done by skin puncture, pediatric phlebotomies also entail matching the procedure with the specimen requirements for testing, the patient's age and emotional condition, and possible parental involvement. TERM 18
phenylketonuria (PKU)
DEFINITION 18 a congenital disorder, usually diagnosed at birth, that can cause brain damage resulting in severe retardation, often with seizures and other neurologic abnormalities. TERM 19
premature infant
DEFINITION 19 a infant born before 37 weeks of gestation (normal gestation is 40 weeks). TERM 20
sucrose nipple or pacifier
DEFINITION 20 a sucking device for infants and toddlers that is used to pacify or comfort the child.
