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I always preferred the back of the hand or those big veins that converge about an inch above the wrist. But most techs are taught to go to the antecubital vein.
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Which vein is most commonly used for venipuncture?
The median cubital vein is best for venipuncture because it is generally the largest and best-anchored vein.
Which is the proper order of vein selection for venipuncture?
When selecting a site for venipuncture, it is best to start with the veins running through the antecubital area. First, locating the Median Antecubital Vein, Cephalic Vein, and Basilic Vein. If unsuccessful with venipuncture, then approaching the dorsum of the hand, and lastly the dorsum of the foot.
Is it best to venipuncture from the lateral or medial side of the arm?
Aren't the veins closer to the surface on medial?
What is meant by puncturing a venipuncture?
A venipuncture is a puncture in a vein. As when a person gives blood or has a blood test run.
How do you anchor a vein during venipuncture?
You use your thumb to keep the vein from "rolling" while doing a venipuncture.
What standard conditions must be observed during venipuncture?
See the Web Links to the left for more information about venipuncture.
What is a venipuncture?
Venipuncture is the medical term used when drawing blood. Basically, it means your vein has had a needle stuck into it for some purpose.
Why is hemostasis after a venipuncture?
it promotes vasoconstriction
When anchoring a vein for venipuncture why is it inadvisable to place one finger above the venipuncture site?
There are two reasons for this first is for safety. If the patient pulls the arm back when the needle is inserted the needle may recoil as it comes out of the arm, springing back into your finger. Also there is the possibility of contamination of the site that you just cleaned.
Why is hemostasis important after a venipuncture?
it promotes vasoconstriction
What vein is perferred in the h patteren for venipuncture?
cephalic
The puncture of a vein for drawing blood?
phlebotomy or venipuncture
