LIST OF REQUIRED ITEMS

1. Small tray

9. Sterile gauze

2. Sterile Gloves

10. Skin marking pen

3. Sterile Drape

11. Syringe for aspiration (may need up to 60 cc for larger joints)

4. Skin antiseptic (betadeine)

12. 18 gauge needle

5. Anesthetic (1% lidocaine)

13. Collecting tubes (red, purple, and green top)

6. Small sterile syringe for anesthetic

14. Culture bottles

7. 25 gauge or smaller needle for anesthetic

15. Adhesive bandage
8. Alcohol swab  

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