Posted April 7, 20223 yr comment_83208 I hope a phlebotomy question to this forum is ok--please forgive if not. I will be teaching phlebotomy in an MLS program soon, and I find that students often struggle with where to initially insert the needle--some start too low, many start right on top of the most prominent part of the vein and get a little blood spurt. I wonder if it is possible to use a surgery marking pen to mark the site. Not being a surgeon, I don't really know whether surgeons make incisions right through the mark, and don't know if by the same token you could insert the phlebotomy needle through a marked site. Thank you, generous forum members, for entertaining my question. I am afraid it's a stupid question, but don't know where else to turn for answers. Cheers, Kerry
April 8, 20223 yr comment_83214 13 hours ago, kackieanne said: I am afraid it's a stupid question No such thing. I think using a surgical marker is a viable option. They are sterile and single use.
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