Venipuncture (sometimes referred to as venapuncture, venepuncture or even venu puncture) is the collection of blood from a vein which is usually done for laboratory testing. The blood is normally drawn from a vein on the top of the hand or from the inside of the elbow.

In medicine, venipuncture or venepuncture is the process of obtaining intravenous access for the purpose of venous blood sampling (also called phlebotomy) or intravenous therapy.

2024年9月10日 · Venipuncture is a crucial skill in the medical field, primarily used for drawing blood and administering medications. Mastering this procedure requires both technical skills and an understanding of patient care.

2022年9月30日 · Venipuncture is the process of obtaining intravenous access for a blood sample or for intravenous (IV) therapy. Venipuncture is performed by a nurse and other providers using a needle. When taking blood, the needle is attached to vacuum tubes to hold the collected blood.

In venous blood sampling, a needle is inserted into a vein to collect a sample of blood for testing. Peripheral veins, typically the antecubital veins, are the usual sites for venous blood sampling. Ultrasound guidance, when equipment and trained personnel are available, can facilitate blood sampling from deep, nonpalpable veins.

2023年6月20日 · Venipuncture is the collection of blood from a vein. It is most often done for laboratory testing. Alternative Names: Blood-draw; Phlebotomy. Learn more here.

2023年8月21日 · Venepuncture is a routine invasive procedure that involves puncturing a vein with a needle to gain venous access, either for phlebotomy (the collection of blood) or the provision of intravenous therapy (Shlamovitz 2023; TeachMe Surgery 2017).

2023年6月20日 · Venipuncture is the collection of blood from a vein. It is most often done for laboratory testing. Most of the time, blood is drawn from a vein located on the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). An elastic band is put around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area.

Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. Preparation may vary depending on the specific test.

2024年1月25日 · It enables health professionals to obtain a sample of blood for analysis by the puncture of a vein with a hollow-bore needle, vacuum system or butterfly infusion system (Thomas, 2015).