Category: Venipuncture Tips

There are about three main areas for drawing blood: the median cubital, cephalic, and basilic veins. The forearm and at the back of the hand are also other possible areas for drawing a sample....

I have been doing phlebotomy for several years and I want to share with you what I have done to become better at what I do. Phlebotomy is more than just drawing blood from a person. It involves the...

Over the years I have drawn blood from many older patients, learning tips and techniques along the way in dealing with them and drawing blood from them. The elderly need special care and attention...

Getting a child through a blood draw can be difficult for a parent. I have drawn blood from children who fought to stay stable and from others who were comfortable enough to do the procedure alone...

I have resorted to the back of the hand on many occasions when drawing blood. It is my second choice. I usually find myself looking at hand veins when I cannot find a vein in the antecubital...

Ever encounter rolling veins? That middle vein in the center of the antecubital fossa is my favorite. It’s just so easy to stick! Rolling veins though are not that easy. You are going to come...