Recent research supports the use of 2% chlorhexidine and 70% alcohol swabs for IV and venipuncture site cleaning. A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control in 2021 concluded that ...

The median cubital vein connects the basilic and cephalic veins at the inner elbow. This vein is often used for drawing blood and placing IVs because it's easy to see and doesn't roll. The median ...

Objectives To assess whether acoustic stimulations relieve venipuncture pain and determine which stimulation is the most effective type. Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis. Data ...

Abstract: Research on venipuncture robots has excellent potential for reducing workload and addressing healthcare professional shortages while advancing medical automation and intelligent healthcare.

The Prevention Center shared resource (PCSR) was founded with the goal of facilitating transdisciplinary, collaborative research focused on the prevention and mitigation of disease. Since 2004, over ...

Nurse Samir Urbano wowed social media with a behind-the-scenes look at venipuncture using a vein finder, racking up over 25 million views. In the clip, Samir demonstrates how the tool highlights veins ...