Clarification of the characteristics of needle-tip movement during vacuum venipuncture to improve safety
Chieko FujiiFaculty of Nursing and Medical Care, Keio University, Kanagawa, JapanBackground: Complications resulting from venipuncture include vein and nerve damage, hematoma, and neuropathic pain. Although the basic procedures are understood, few analyses of actual data exist. It is important to im...
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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2013-07-01
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Series: | Vascular Health and Risk Management |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/clarification-of-the-characteristics-of-needle-tip-movement-during-vac-a13747 |