Venepuncture Blood Specimen Collection

If a scalp vein needle is required for blood collection, a safety lock - scalp vein set with a safety resheathing device must be used. ... oedematous or has a blood clot. Notes: ... (radial, ulnar and median) are located within a 5 cm radius of the inner aspect of the wrist in adults. Venepuncture should not be performed in this area. ................
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