Venipuncture is the process of drawing blood from the veins. Although it is a common procedure, it could not be performed without proper training. Hence, if you desire to achieve excellence in this field, you must have an in-depth knowledge about the entire system as well as learn the appropriate ways of detecting veins and drawing blood from them. In the following discussion, we would explore the right methods of venipuncture. All these points mentioned below are sure to help an amateur, who is trying to make his place in the medical sector.

How to draw blood like an expert?
Although with the invention of vein light, the process of venipuncture has become much easier but still before going directly into the procedure, there are certain things that medical experts must keep in mind. If you are new in this domain, these tips mentioned below would surely be of much help.

1. The first thing that you should learn is to insert the needle properly. Have a firm grip on your patient’s hand, if that is the place from where you are drawing blood. Spread the skin with your thumb. The insertion point should be between the angles 15 to 30 degrees. Avoid probing and insert the needle with quickly.

2. Observe your fingers and make sure that they lie above the insertion point. In certain cases, the patients may move during the process and the needle may get stuck in your own finger.
3. Rub the alcohol properly, in order to prepare the veins for the process. You could also press the needle against the arm for several seconds before penetrating it. This would make the nerves accustomed.

4. Certain patients get nervous before the procedure or may collapse on the sight of the needle. In those cases, you could always use drugs for minimizing the pain. Bacteriostatic saline could be used but only with the permission from a senior doctor.

5. The bevel of the needle should always point upward. This is the best way of insertion and drawing blood from the veins. Be sure that there is no resistance during the process.

6. Use proper tubes with holders for storing the blood. Each tube must be labelled for easier management.

7. Avoid mess if you are not experienced in this procedure. Remove the tourniquet and then the needle by applying maximum pressure on the insertion point.

8. Just like insertion, the needle should be removed quite swiftly and proficiently. Use gauze to stop the bleeding. Do not use cotton as fibers could stay in the wound and create problems later.

9. Dispose of the needle, in order to prevent unnecessary infections.

The above-mentioned tips would certainly make you skilled and help you in drawing blood from the veins efficiently. Thus, before venipuncture, keep a vein light near your hand and the suggestions in your mind for optimal performances.