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- Title
At a glance: a guide to venepuncture in adults.
- Authors
Ford, Claire; Skarparis, Katy
- Abstract
This article will provide clinical guidance on carrying out venepuncture on an adult. It will discuss site, equipment selection and aseptic non-touch technique. The aims are to increase knowledge of the anatomical structures associated with venepuncture, demonstrate the clinical procedural technique of venepuncture, and provide an awareness of the dangers and complications of this invasive technique.
- Subjects
HAND anatomy; PREVENTION of surgical complications; TOURNIQUETS; ASEPSIS &; antisepsis; PAIN; VEINS; INDUSTRIAL safety; PHLEBOTOMY; OPERATIVE surgery; BLOOD collection; SIMULATION methods in education; INFORMED consent (Medical law); ARM; HAND; CLINICAL competence; PAIN management; ADULTS
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2024, Vol 33, Issue 2, p60
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2024.33.2.60