If you have ever been involved in collecting blood samples, you know that the job is not done after the blood has been drawn. There is the labeling and transporting of the samples that have to be...
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Tourniquet: How to Apply, Types, Advantages and Disadvantages
When it comes to drawing blood, tourniquets are an essential equipment needed for obtaining a blood sample. Without it, it would be difficult to find a vein, although there are some individuals who...
Improve Your Phlebotomy Skills: A Guide to Further Training and Resources
Do you enjoy drawing blood or are you interested in improving your phlebotomy skills? Whether you're a newbie or you have been drawing blood for a while, there's always room for improvement and...
Verifying a person’s details is just about the first step you take when going to perform a blood draw. It is so important that the labs being drawn are for the right patient. I mean if you...
Mastering Vein Selection: Tips for a Successful Venipuncture
There is no getting a way from choosing a good vein for drawing blood. While there are a few equipment you can use to help you, being able to find and choose the best veins is a skill that is needed....
9 Tips for Easing Discomfort and Bruising After a Blood Draw
Having discomfort or a bruise after having your blood drawn is no fun. You may be one who has experienced this in the past or maybe you are planning on having your blood drawn soon by a phlebotomist....