venepuncture

Examples

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• Blood was obtained by venepuncture in a vacutainer, allowed to clot, and the serum was separated.

  Academic text (1992)

• Venepuncture, otherwise known as phlebotomy, is one of the most commonly performed invasive procedures.

  Academic text (2014)

• For the patient, venepuncture may be a frightening experience, and this should be given adequate consideration during the preparation process.

  Academic text (2014)

• b) Suturing c) Venepuncture d) Injection: Which of the following items is NOT actually UK law?

  Academic text (2014)

• This will include relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control equipment, together with the request form and appropriate venepuncture collecting system.

  Academic text (2014)

• People at risk of lymphoedema should be 'nil by arm' on the side of their operation, and should inform healthcare professionals that they should not use that arm for blood pressure readings, venepuncture, or for giving injections/blood.

  Academic text (2010)

• The median time between the occurrence of deep-vein thrombosis and venepuncture for this study was 18 (range 6-48) months.

  Academic text (1993)

• In the second of our two-part series on the essential tasks routinely undertaken by practice nurses and healthcare assistants, we focus on the practical clinical skills of venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, and taking an ECG.

  Academic text (2014)

• Before administering the vaccine, the doctor conducted a venepuncture to collect a blood sample.

• During the procedure, the technician explained the steps of venepuncture to ensure the patient felt comfortable.

Synonyms

V

venipuncture

vsvenepuncture

• Specialized

8.6

To put a needle into a vein to take blood or give medicine

has identical meaning but appears as a different spelling in writing

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Etymology