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Blood Collection
 

Bruising

February 15th, 2021
 
 
 
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Overview

  • Clinical Features

  • Red / purple discolouration
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness
  • Significance

  • Due to blood leaking from the vein into surrounding tissue.
  • Prevention

  • Insert the needle into the vein the first time
  • Avoid multiple attempts at the same site
  • Apply pressure to the site on removal of the needle
  • Management

  • Apply a pressure bandage to the site.
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