Put these into order:

A) The needle will be attached either to a low pressure blood test tube (Vacutainer), or to a syringe
B) a needle is carefully inserted into the vein
C) when required amount of blood has been extracted, the needle is carefully removed
D) a swap of cotton wool is placed on the wound under pressure
E) a plaster or cotton wool is stuck to the wound
F) the plunger is pulled back to create low pressure in the vein for blood to extracted
G) The injection site is cleaned with swab containing a spirit or disinfectant

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Why do you think that this kind of research is carried out?
What kind of treatment is this useful for?
Why might this treatment not work?
Use this link to investigate anti-biotic resistance
http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/02/antibiotic-resistance-key-facts/

Key facts about antibiotic resistance

3 February, 2012

Antibiotics are important medicines that help fight infections caused by bacteria.
Antibiotic resistance when an antibiotic is no longer effective is one of the most significant threats to
patient safety in Europe.
It is driven by the over-use of antibiotics and inappropriate prescribing, so it is important that we all use
antibiotics in the right way.
Many antibiotics are prescribed and used when they dont need to be. For instance, antibiotics dont work
for coughs and colds. These illnesses usually get better on their own.

There are very few new antibiotics in the development pipeline. As resistance in bacteria grows, it will
become increasingly more difficult to treat infections, which is why it is important we use our existing
antibiotics wisely.
Antibiotic resistance is a complex global public health issue. To tackle it effectively requires an integrated
approach at a national, European and international level.
The UK is signed-up to the World Health Organization European Strategic Action Plan on Antibiotic
Resistance which encourages sharing of information, developing effective interventions to prevent and slow
down the development of multi-resistant bacteria, and working together to stimulate the development of
new drugs and diagnostics.
In England, we have an integrated strategy that includes:

monitoring and surveillance of infections

promoting responsible prescribing and use of antibiotics

good infection control measures

What can affect outcome of treatment?:

Non attendance to appointment
Not taking drugs for long enough
Not getting checked up in time
Not being able to see the specialist

Explain the above issues and find key words that you will need to include in your work.