Use of finer needles for venipuncture increases in vitro haemolysis despite reducing persistent pain and nerve injury: a retrospective study

CONCLUSION: Using finer needles involves both advantages and disadvantages, and careful consideration is needed to determine which type of needle is in the best interests of the patient.PMID:37542363 | DOI:10.1177/00045632231196045

Source: Clinical Biochemistry - August 5, 2023 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Hiroshi Umemura Hiromichi Takahashi Yoshiaki Fukuda Hitoshi Soma Rumiko Aoki Norihisa Takei Tomohiro Nakayama Source Type: research