Adapting Techniques for Unique Patients

Not every blood draw is routine. Some patients and situations require adjustments.

Pediatric Collections

• Use smaller needles and tubes.
• Distract or comfort young children.
• Choose less invasive sites, like the heel for infants.

Geriatric and Difficult Veins

• Be gentle with fragile skin.
• Use a butterfly needle for better control.
• Avoid sites with bruising or swelling.

Patients with Medical Devices

• Avoid drawing from arms with IVs or fistulas.
• Communicate with nursing staff for best sites.

Real-World Application

Flexibility and empathy are key when working with diverse patients.