When asked to collect blood from an infant in the special care nursery, you notice that...
When asked to collect blood from an infant in the special care nursery, you notice that there are several lancet scars on both heels. What site should you choose and why?
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When there are Lancet scars on the both the heel ,the following site can be choosen
- Great toe for capillary blood collection
- Palm (thenar and hypothenar region which are rich in capillary circulation
- Ring or middle finger with greater caution
- Earlobes where initially selected but now a days it is not followed
- In case of sample withdrawal (greater quantity) antecubital veins have to be selected otherwise the metacarpal veins are selected
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