Do different wiping techniques in phlebotomy have an effect on vessel visibility, procedural success, and phlebotomy-related complications?

CONCLUSIONS: Vertical wiping and vertical + circular wiping techniques used in the cleaning of the phlebotomy site increased the visibility of the vein compared to only circular wiping. The time spent for blood sampling was shorter in the vertical wiping and vertical + circular wiping groups.PMID:36971416 | DOI:10.1177/11297298231164181
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research