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Help with blood drawsRating: (votes: 0) ![]() When I was in home health I had frequent blood draws. I actually became better with the frequency that I had to draw. I even surprised myself at my skills becoming better. Most phelbotomists try to use the same site time after time, as a nurse this would kind of aggravate me as eventually the vein became sclerotic and could not be used. I like the veins on the lower arm, even though I was taught to use the hand veins. The antecubital seems to be the major place most labs draw from. I did have a few patients who I was able to draw from and then when I had them the next visit, I couldn't get a drop. It sometimes depends on if the patient is hydrated enough, if they are dehydrated you are not going to be able to get blood as easily. Perhaps you can do a shadow day with a lab personnel. The Home Health agency had us do this and it did help my skills. |
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