Butterfly needle blood collection sets, known for their winged infusion sets, are widely used in phlebotomy procedures to collect blood samples and administer medications. These devices are preferred ...

Research from 2016 suggests that butterfly needles may greatly reduce the risk of blood vessel damage during a blood draw. However, it’s important to note that bruising and other complications ...

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Arterial samples were collected via a heparinised needle and syringe system, and venous samples were aspirated into a separate heparinised blood gas syringe via a butterfly needle or needle. Samples ...

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Trypanophobia (the fear of needles) is a very real phobia. However, for many people, receiving a blood donation is the difference between living and dying. Fortunately, there are many kind and ...

A MOTORIST from Carlisle suspected of driving while over the limit for cannabis blamed a “needle phobia” for his refusal to give police a blood sample for analysis. Cooper Whitehead ...