Venipuncture

Sometimes getting your blood drawn can be a distressing experience. Veins aren’t always easy to locate and when they are identified; sometimes they “roll”, resulting in multiple needle pricks. As an adult we understand the process, but children who need blood work...

If you've ever had blood is drawn or intravenous injection, you've experienced a venipuncture procedure. This is the term used to describe any puncture of the vein in a medical setting and can be performed to remove blood from the body or to add substances like...