For many, a routine blood draw or infusion is a simple matter of minutes. However for others, it becomes very frustrating, and the time is spent both by patient and healthcare provider trying to ...

The superficial system lies above the muscle fascia in the subcutaneous tissues. The principal veins in the superficial system are the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous vein (SSV).

Though not as common as small rodents in laboratory settings, bats are being increasingly used in research studies. Knowledge of proper blood sampling techniques is essential for care and ...

Meet Nahom, 30, a phlebotomist at a private hospital in ... We tie an armband on the arm, making sure the veins come up to the surface, which allows me to actually take the blood test.