Robotic Phlebotomy by Virginia Blankinship

Why robotic blood draw?

vballermomof4 — 2025-01-18 16:45:51 UTC

There have been some incredible advances to the healthcare industry to make life easier for healthcare staff and better patient outcomes including ultrasound guided IV insertion and robotic surgeries. Why has the art of blood draw remained stagnate? Robotic phlebotomy utilizes an ultrasound along with tourniquet, needle and arm rest to perform blood draws. The benefit of this innovation would mean fewer "sticks" to find veins. (Goth, 2023)

Innovation Video

vballermomof4 — 2025-01-18 16:46:07 UTC

Pros and Cons

vballermomof4 — 2025-01-18 16:46:13 UTC

Pros:

Accurate blood draws.

Less needle sticks.

Can use with deficit of phlebotomy staff

Cons:

Possibly take active staff position

High cost of product

High cost product maintenance

Rigid, less fluid movements than humans

Opinion and Rationale

vballermomof4 — 2025-01-18 16:46:20 UTC

While I am proponent for medical innovation, I am not a fan of using robots in place of humans. No matter the programming and code writing, there is no replacing the abilities of a human brain to critically think along with human to human interaction. There are some great pros that include less needle sticks, but it may not account for the patient movements or vein stability. Robotic phlebotomy could also replace jobs that people need to support their families. Medical innovations are a must in the healthcare industry to aid in better patient outcomes, efficacy and time management, but these innovations should not replace humans.

Team

vballermomof4 — 2025-01-18 16:46:24 UTC

My top 5 strengths include harmony, competition, believe, consistency and positivity. These abilities help to provide a positive and cohesive environment while encouraging and promoting others to give their best. My team will be prepared to provide the best details and options needed, while working together for the common goals.

Angelica-Analytical:

Angelica's strength will aide the team in anticipating questions and concerns and be able to answer them quickly and precisely.

Carter-Communication:

Carter will be presenting our innovation to the facility. His charisma and easy to talk to personality will put the board at ease and encourage them to engage in the presentation.

Isaac-Ideation:

Isaac's strengths will greatly benefit the team by taking our ideas and making connections between them. This will help to bring all our thoughts and ideas together to form one presentation.

Fernando-Focus:

Fernando's gift of focus will help to keep the team on track. He will be able to help us to prioritize certain information and to follow through on ideas.

Faith-Futuristic:

Faith's ability to inspire others on what could be will be instrumental in this presentation. Her vision on what robotic phlebotomy could be in the future will help to paint a picture for our customers on why they should use this product.

References

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