(2)
Tourniquet.
(3)
Sterile syringes with needles or vacuum collecting apparatus.
(4)
Sterile gauze pads (2 x 2 inches).
(5)
Collecting tubes and labels.
b. Procedure. See the following steps and figure 2-1.
STEP 1: Select the site for the venipuncture.
a.
Place the tourniquet on the upper arm using a quick release knot.
b.
Palpate (touch) and view the area of choice.
c.
Note the vein's orientation.
d.
Release the tourniquet.
Figure 2-1a. Locate the vein.
STEP 2: Cleanse the venipuncture site.
Use a spiral or over-lapping technique.
Figure 2-1b. Clean the puncture site.
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