DERMAL PUNCTURE: 101

WHEN DO YOU USE A DERMAL PUNCTURE?

• On patients under 2
• Blood glucose testing
• Obese patients
• The elderly

Dermal Puncture Vs. Venipuncture

• Dermal puncture collects a mix of arterial and venous blood
• Dermal is from capillaries
• The substance levels vary depending on which method is used

Dermal Puncture Supply List

• automatic puncture device
• microcollection tube
• alcohol pads
• gauze pads
• gloves

Knowing where to poke

• Healthy (no burns, scars, cuts, etc.)
• Warm (blood flow)
• Avoid previous puncture sights

How it's done:

How its done:

• Get the form that says you can do the dermipuncture
• Get your supplies together
• Choose where you're going to do it
• Clean the spot.
• Get the site in position and hold it there

(still not done)

• Make the puncture and get rid of that blade!
• Make sure you gather the sample
• Now finish up by cleaning up the puncture site and putting the sample where it should be!