How to draw blood 101 💉🩸🩹

#blood #youtubeshorts #shorts #nursing #butterfly #needle

[@denissemedina4619]

This was an easy vein tho 😢 I just started as a phlebotomist and most of my patients are elderly with health conditions (diabetic, etc) they are such hard sticks 😅

[@theassessmentclinic]

This wasn’t a lesson on hard sticks. I’ll upload some techniques for that next.

[@jayz_moto]

How do you like it? I’m starting my phlebotomy program next semester

[@theassessmentclinic]

@@jayz_moto I love drawing blood, it’s always fun when you master the “hard sticks”

[@Chantalhewins]

@@theassessmentclinichow do you master the hard sticks?

[@theassessmentclinic]

@@Chantalhewins lots of practice. And watching someone that is also very good at it. Watch the techniques of others then develop your own.

[@cneer17]

I know you’ve got years of experience, but CLSI standards change. We now anchor with only the thumb, rather than C-shape, to prevent needle sticks. The way you shook the tubes is also improper inversion and can cause hemolysis in the sample, which directly affects lab values and in turn, quality of care. I see that you applied pressure to the gauze while it was on top of the needle. That can be extremely dangerous for both you and the patient. Safety is paramount, and my mentioning these standards is not just nit-picky. Patients rely on accurate test results and phlebotomists are their last line of defense in preventing pre-analytical errors.

[@parisandhu552]

Put the video dear,pls

[@Cindy99765]

When removing the needle, how should the person work with the gauze?

[@cneer17]

@@Cindy99765 one should hover the folded gauze over the insertion site without pressure. Also the retractable needle safety device is activated while the needle is still in, so we don’t put ourselves (& patients) at unnecessary risk for needle-sticks by manually pulling the needle out

[@theassessmentclinic]

The inversion of the tube was not the lesson here. Everyone’s techniques is not the same do what works for you as this works for me 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@theassessmentclinic]

@@Cindy99765it’s a learned technique

[@AnchoredHawk127]

This doesnt hurt guys its the best way to draw blood and its like a pinch for a second and they got the blood

[@indiaariel2u]

It’s only painless if you have decent veins and the person knows what they’re doing.

[@gracesplace3449]

Trying to watch this so I can get over my fear of blood as a nurse

[@LiveLaughLoveLightYagami]

Can’t relate I love blood

[@franny9897]

I’m doing phlebotomy in class and I’m dying. I hate blood and I’m scared of needles. I’m scare of sticking the students and I’m failing class because of my fears. I need help on how to get rid of my fears of needles and blood

[@simplybeans290]

Just do it

[@theassessmentclinic]

Pray, take a deep breath… you will be okay after the first couple tries

[@honestyperry903]

I am to! A lot of nurses tell me they felt the same exact way as you do and I also do, I hope you kept trying :) let me know if you got over your fear!

[@sha6970]

We have the same experience, i used to faint because of fear. Now i can do it with my own hand.

[@sweetpea7117]

Love your technique. After u insert the needle, your hand placement on the needle line. To keep it in place. I was wondering how to draw the tubes w/o it slipping out the arm.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Aaww thank you

[@marcoi7035]

100

[@joycemiller7579]

She did a pretty good job. The mistake I saw, was putting the tourniquet over the gauze you have to be very careful with every item that they will not be contaminated. Her procedure was good that’s the only floor I saw an instructor I’ve been in the Phlebotomy business well over 40 years. You have to be very careful on how you handle all the equipment

[@danaallen6946]

Please do some more videos like this, I love the way you draw blood. You make it seem very easy and quick 😊.

[@theassessmentclinic]

❤️

[@EggsToYourBacon]

I'm a teen and I have extreme Trypanophobia, I'm gonna have to get my blood drawn soon due to some new meds, and I'm using these videos as desensitization. Thank you for making this video the way you did. Seeing the full process makes me less scared.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Your welcome. A good nurse will help you and comfort you if she/he knows your fears. Make sure to tell them and ask for the smallest needle possible. ❤️

[@LifeWithKasey]

Ask your phlebotomist to lay you down!! That’s what I do when I have people that are nervous or have a phobia with needles or blood or ones that have a history of passing out. I lay them down and use the art of distraction and either have you talk or I will.

[@EggsToYourBacon]

@@LifeWithKasey Thanks! I decided to use music to help me keep calm, but I'll tell them I usually feel faint when I see needles.

[@oliviawolff5873]

I'm a teen watching to get over my needle fear too!

[@nikzawi8696]

Beautifully done. I watch this as a refresh right before I perform. Thank you!

[@krystalgrant3502]

I love how you secured the needle!❤

[@burntbeansoup]

I'm trying to desensitized myself to blood draws rn :,) currently squirming where I sit feeling nauseous, yay

[@theassessmentclinic]

Oh it will get better with time ❣️

[@LittleWitch1990]

This was perfect for straight needle

[@lindaodozi3029]

I love your style.. you made it easy, I am still learning.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thank you

[@titanf30]

Me here watching different videos in the various healthcare fields to help myself overcome anything that would normally make me queezy or nauseous. 😅 As a 13 year and counting Airman, I have a hard time with some of our training such as TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care), CPR, and anything that deals with the human body. I have so much respect for those of you who do this daily without skipping a beat or just powering through. I have interest in the healthcare field, just not sure I can stomach some of it.

[@angelhaley9423]

Me tooooooo!! I start school Monday to be a medical assistant and let me tell you all I do is watch blood drawing videos and injection videos to get myself mentally prepared 🤣

[@clydeb7713]

I love KZbin! I'm going to learn how to do a labotamy later! 🤓

[@amycharkashein1609]

Damn GURLLLL you friggin quick, gentle and ain't l awesome

[@AllezlesParisiens]

Short and sweet. Thank you for the refresher (:

[@theassessmentclinic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diiamond1986]

Perfection!!! I will watch this 1,000x to master it like you Queen. Thanx for sharing.

[@loganmain4244]

Very nicely done

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thank you very much!

[@mrspinkwrench]

Just started Phlebotomy program a week ago. She just did the very thing we were told not to do: Touching patients without gloves on.

[@lexandriahunt7045]

🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏Good job

[@brittany2670]

That’s not how you retract those needles. You need to hold down the left wing and squeeze the bottom and pull. Doing it the way you did is dangerous. Also don’t wrap the tubing all around your hand, that’s another needle stick possibility.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thanks for the advice as I’ve been doing this for several years. This particular butterfly did not require you to pull but to push, nor did it have the retract button.

[@lovelymanh596]

I agree with Brittany with retracting the wis for safety! It should be retracted before removing from arm!!

[@elainelaboy6369]

​@@lovelymanh596How do you do that?

[@Wizard42560]

Your voice is so relaxing❤❤

[@theassessmentclinic]

Oh thank you!

[@Miss12127]

You did that so fast that was amazing.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thank you

[@elienidsanchez6612]

People with veiny arms watching this:😳

[@NotAboutTheClicks]

Where can i go online or in person to BUY what you used??🙏

[@theassessmentclinic]

McKesson.com

[@gailcunningham3372]

THANK YOU 😊😊 for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@theassessmentclinic]

You are so welcome!

[@aamirsohail9748]

Super se ooper

[@systemshocker2875]

I'm scared for after I get my health insurance. I haven't had my blood drawn in years(not counting iron collecting).

[@theassessmentclinic]

Just ask them to be gentle and use the smallest butterfly or child’s needle possible

[@danaallen5972]

Awesome video, do you mind doing another video, a more closer view seeing the needle going directly into the skin.

[@chyshyxoxo]

You’re amazing ✨✨✨

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thank you ❤️

[@toast15311]

POV: you were struggling how to draw blood (drawing such in art) so you searched how to draw blood

[@Aleherreravaldez96]

after having an embarrassing moment yes! I tried not to give up

[@user-xd8yz6yd1s]

I'm watching these because in order to get a surgery that I want , I need my blood drawn. But I am deathly scared. I have panic attacks just thinking about it and I'm on verge of crying right now. But I'm gonna try and do it , as a 16 year old , 17 in 4 weeks. I was 4 last time I had one , n I had a panic attack then.

[@onaematopia]

I done a phlebotomy course yesterday & I got the hang of drawing blood but I struggled with how to tie the tourniquet properly 😂😭

[@PinkRNBudgets]

Love this video! Thank you for sharing!

[@theassessmentclinic]

You are so welcome!

[@uniquelyautisticlyemma1789]

Drawing blood is one of the reasons why I chose to be a medical admin assistant and not a medical assistant. I love medicine, and I don’t mind blood or needles, but I don’t trust myself to do this properly 😅

[@rocquettelove211]

I like this technique!...and how you secured the base of the butterfly needle while changing tubes....

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thank you

[@ineedvyvanse3493]

Wish all of them were this easy. I work with geriatrics so fml

[@goddessqueen9626]

lovely thank you

[@KiniaSwaby]

I'm not certified but girl I can draw blood.

[@tommyduffy-2732]

Bro I thought this was a drawing tutorial at first 😂

[@princeshah8065]

Plan tube ko mix nhi krte..

[@__Jenniefer__]

Thanks, Sis!!

[@theassessmentclinic]

You are so welcome

[@tamshari9212]

Easy thank u Ross Medical

[@jimandrews4261]

Thank you very much, may I ask what can you do if you can’t find a vein or it’s not visible ?

[@riveteran_ndg]

Adding to other commenters: the tourniquet was firstly slapped down on top of the gauze that would eventually be used on the insertion site, potentially introducing bacteria onto the gauze that could end up in the insertion site (which is an open wound, however small). And the tourniquet was placed too early; you should disinfect the insertion site, let it dry, and *then* put the tourniquet on. We should seek to minimize the length of time the tourniquet is tied.

[@elainelaboy6369]

Actually it's not too early. As you see palpate to find the vein. She has 60 seconds. So she is good. She had everything ready, otherwise she would have to take the turnicate off , then put on again.

[@jacoanimationstudio-di7hi]

I have Trypanophobia, as many people do in this comment section, and when that needle went in, both my left and right arms got flashbacks.

[@BIGGESTBIRDNERD]

I went yesterday I got scared as hell but after it I'm like huh I just sat down how you done already I felt none

[@theassessmentclinic]

That is great! 🙌🏾

[@emmetblikescoffee]

This might just be me, But when i did my blood test, the numbing of my hand hurt more than the actual jab 😂😂😂

[@kelaysexperiment4406]

I really want to do phlebotomy but am kinda scared of poking the patient

[@psh-_-10pro85]

You are so jentel my nurse literly did a revolver reload thing with my needle and she hold all 3 of those Chambers between her finger and just rapidly put one in took it out and put another one in

[@theassessmentclinic]

Yes thank you I’ve been told that I have a gentle hand ❤️

[@yeahitsleilani]

I’m 17, and I’m graduating this year. I’m going into phlebotomy and watching this made me feel weird 😂, but I can’t wait to do it on someone, just thinking of it done on myself kills me 😂😂

[@amitamitdahiya7795]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Skribblezartnstuff]

funny story from when i was like 7 or 8 I have to get my blood done every year (high risk for diabetes). I also hate needles. Well I was NOT having it that day. Screaming, crying, and refusing to give the poor woman my hand (the arm hurts too much for me). My dad was trying to get me to calm down and hold still, and it didn't work. My mom happened to work at that same hospital, and she came in to hold my wrists down. I ended up kicking as hard as I could, and ended up making her slide out of her shoes. Apparently I traumatized the poor woman who was trying to get my blood and I feel so bad 🥲 (Cherry on top: Some 60 something year old woman had the audacity to mock me as I was going out the door after, and my dad almost yelled at her.) (I have to get my blood done tomorrow morning, watching these to desensitize myself before hand 🫡)

[@Preppy_xMaddie]

I would like my doctor to do it very fast so I don’t feel so much

[@Kkaedits17]

Why was is this in my search history

[@Blumad3410]

When mines came out it came with air I’m missing something

[@cloat757]

I got one of this i did not hurt😏

[@omarseye3632]

I like

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thank you

[@tanaishaismyname2101]

🙏🏾✅🙌🏾

[@8homa]

with such a prominent vein, why would you use a a butterfly needle 🪡, we would only use them on children or a very hard stick

[@theassessmentclinic]

This is not true

[@R4U4N]

Oml I need to draw blood tomorrow and I’m so scared 😭

[@theassessmentclinic]

Take a eeep breath, relax…. You will be fine

[@R4U4N]

@@theassessmentclinic it was actually quite okay, waiting for the results now 🤠

[@mylifepostpain3705]

Always put the safety catch on BEFORE pulling needle out!

[@elainelaboy6369]

You pull the needle out first.

[@arieshernandes3672]

Why not retract the needle as you’re pulling it out? You can poke your self or the pt that wai.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Normally I do but my office was being cheap and I didn’t realize this butterfly did not have a button release so I improvised 🤣

[@bmooremoore4460]

Side note...wtf is thus background song ?!

[@AintThatSwell]

Tomorrow I'm getting my blood drawn, I'm under 18 and I'm kinda scared, I think about things like "will i pass out or feel dizzy" and it just gets to me cause I don't want to feel any of that. Am I just trippin?

[@Poncemar123]

Me too

[@ShawnsAviationAndSpottingEWR]

I am getting a blood test and I am scared of needles, any info on how to not be scared.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Ask for the smallest butterfly, take a deep breath, try to relax

[@ShawnsAviationAndSpottingEWR]

@@theassessmentclinic ok thanks

[@MarcelMaslon]

I can hear the patient crying in the background

[@jaquestabell]

Your anchoring is wrong. Never place your fingers in front of where you are sticking... this will prevent accidental needle sticks to yourself

[@theassessmentclinic]

Thanks for the advice but I’m good

[@riveteran_ndg]

​@@theassessmentclinic The current standard is to not put any fingers in the vector/path of the needle insertion because of the fingerstick risk. However "good" or "experienced" you think you are, you're only "good" until a fingerstick happens. I hope for everyone's sake that it does not. Please work on not being defensive with people's well-meaning comments. I and others here are also health care professionals and we're commenting from a place of concern, so when we see techniques we now know we have a safer alternative method for, we feel duty-bound to get that safer technique out there.

[@chatgpt4135]

How to locate median cubital blood vessel Some hands are confused

[@amira2178]

do you have any tips for sticking difficult veins ? some patients have really difficult to spot veins and it’s always a struggle. love your video 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@theassessmentclinic]

Yes. Usually I can feel the bouncy vein and u can’t take ur eyes off that spot but trendelenberg position works or a warm compress.

[@LifeWithKasey]

I use a warm compress and anchor the vein !

[@makaylahenry79]

I don’t like how she removed that needle 💉 she could’ve poked herself 😳😬

[@JohnChrist-tt5qt]

Does it hurt?

[@mondoe13]

I wamt to get into the field

[@MendandMake]

Needle could have came out and your fingers are all right in front of it. It just take that patient to move back a little and your stuck

[@war_robots7911]

Absolutely not I’m not getting my blood drawn no way

[@yUkiyeeted0reo]

In turkey they are like: gets needle* Me: NOT THE NEEDLE NO NO IT HURTS Oh and btw in turkey when you get your blood drawn the needle is super thick… And my mom said i will get blood drawn tomarrow 😭 Pls what do i do

[@EllenSykes2028]

Had this done to me today.💉🩸

[@lakeishaweeks2044]

😲

[@Kittylover5]

Draw like on paper and I’m scared of neddles

[@felliciabuckhalter4956]

Rule number 1,,,don't stab yourself 😅😅😅

[@theoviral]

Cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute cute

[@amitamitdahiya7795]

❤❤❤❤

[@user-qz3uu6tp5r]

Some of this is wrong!

[@jcisking9622]

When you use a butterfly, you are to discard the first vacutainer because the air in the tubing may cause inaccurate test results.....just enough blood to fill tubing, then discard vacutainer and fill next vacutainer full.

[@theassessmentclinic]

The tubes was not the lesson

[@matteokenzojavier-zn1le]

dose it hurt I’m getting one

[@woerm]

it depends on the person inserting the iv

[@jewel6214]

I would use a straight needle for this

[@princeshah8065]

We should not mix the plan tube sample because the sample can hemolized ..

[@theassessmentclinic]

The tube inversion is not the lesson here

[@DearLeader850]

They told us to invert a couple (2) times. Does it matter?

[@elainelaboy6369]

Yes it does, depends on the tube you use and I don't think inversion 2 times is right on any tube

[@melissacrowder3805]

You let go of the butterfly WTH??? If you did that in practical you’d fail

[@Romie0422]

101

[@Fidlerman22]

No reason to ever use butterfly, let alone a pediatric butterfly, except on a hand draw, even then if your good you can use a straight needle.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Who used a pediatric butterfly? SN: if you care about your patients that have a fear of needles that is reason enough to use a butterfly. Secondly, unless you are inserting an IV, there is no need to use a straight needle.

[@KR-rg3px]

​@@theassessmentclinic I agree 100%

[@nicolekear3911]

There are patients that have health issues and crappy veins that would use a butterfly....

[@nicolekear3911]

​@@theassessmentclinicYep gonna have to go with you as you know what you're talking about.

[@RespectKarma87]

I'm taking a phlebotomy class and the instructor told me NOT to recap the needle, you could stick yourself.

[@theassessmentclinic]

Retraction of a butterfly needle and recapping a needle are not the same thing

[@theassessmentclinic]

Recapping and retracting… two different things

[@elainelaboy6369]

​@@theassessmentclinicTrue, needles have their own safety devices that you activate before putting it into the sharps container. Biohazard container of course.

[@Mountainssss]

Why does this vid need to be made??? They teach this shit at med school. And im almost positive that a normal civilian isn’t going to draw blood.

[@MendandMake]

Your gonna stick yourself with your technique. Be careful

[@jassie8943]

That's a good median vein🥹

[@queenofheart99999]

It looks so hurt

[@REESE_URMOM]

It doesn’t

[@Tombo_91]

I’ve fainted 2 times and the last time I had to have one done , she had me sat up and it took 15 min of her poking as she couldn’t find the vain , I just remembered feeling dizzy then next thing I know I’m in a wheelchair in reception

[@theassessmentclinic]

😳

[@olympiakakouri3484]

Το χερι δεν ειναι σωστα.ο αγκωνας πρεπει να ειναι πανω στο τραπεζι σε αυτη την περιπτωση ΔΕΝ ΤΡΥΠΆΜΕ ΠΟΤΕ ΤΙΣ ΦΛΕΒΕΣ ΣΤΟ ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΟΣΟ ΠΙΟ ΚΑΤΩ ΓΙΝΕΤΕ

[@purelady4197]

You left the tourniquet tied for long time. That is not correct

[@theassessmentclinic]

You are incorrect! There is no way you can tell how long I had the tourniquet on as this is a video that has been edited! Secondly, the max you can leave it on us for 2 minutes which this no where near! Thank you anyway for your response but please be wise and ask before assuming.

[@DJ-wt5df]

I guess different states have different rules on how long to leave the tourniquet on I was always told no longer than 1 minute but looking at your video you did nothing wrong! People always trying to find something wrong with how people is doing things

[@lizexxzz]

THIS IS TPUTRE 😊

[@King-nr3sw]

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