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What is the best type of tourniquet to use to perform the venipuncture on isslation patient?
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During the venipuncture procedure the tourniquet should not remain on the patient's arm for more than how long?
According to CLSI the tourniquet should not be left on for more than a minute. If a suitable vein has not been found, remove the tourniquet, leave it off for two minutes, then reapply the tourniquet to look for suitable veins and/or perform the venipuncture.
Do you need to wear gloves to perform venipuncture?
OSHA requires the use of gloves during venipuncture except in those extremely rare cases in which doing so would put the patient and health care provider in jeopardy.
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