Saving Time With Blood Draws
To save time on blood draws, always examine both arms first. This helps you find the best vein, and saves the time and frustration of more than one stick. When people volunteer that "they always stick my ___ arm at my doctors," I just tell them that each day is different as to how the veins stand out, etc., and I have to make the call that day. (If you say it with a smile, people don't get mad). The ONLY time they get to dictate which arm are the obvious cases, such as a woman who has had one breast removed, and has been told to avoid sticks on that arm.
posted by Jim Huffman @ 3:45 AM
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