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Troubleshooting During Insertion

February 15th, 2021
 
 
 
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No flashback (not in the vein) - try advancing further or pulling back and inserting slightly medially or laterally
Flashback but no blood coming out (penetrated too far) - pull back slightly, adjust the angle of the needle against the skin, pull back and try again
Bright red blood that is pulsating out (arterial sample) - remove the needle and apply pressure for at least 3 minutes
Haematoma - remove the needle and apply pressure to the area.
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