Author: Robert Caruso

What Causes Bruising After a Blood Draw

It is normal to have some bruising after having your blood drawn. A bruise occurs when a blood vessel is damaged and blood escapes into the tissue under your skin. The pooling of blood causes a discoloration that is usually darker than the surrounding skin. Blood collects in the capillaries and leaks out slowly to… Continue reading What Causes Bruising After a Blood Draw

Commonly Used Phlebotomy Equipment

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Phlebotomy is one of the most important jobs in the healthcare industry. A considerable portion of medical treatments and diagnoses rely on blood tests, and the collection of those blood samples is often done by a phlebotomist, who must carefully draw blood from the veins of patients. To do so effectively, they must have the… Continue reading Commonly Used Phlebotomy Equipment

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