CCMA - Clinical Patient Care - Section 3.10

Perform venipuncture using correct site selection, tube order of draw, and post-collection care for haematoma prevention.

Perform venipuncture by selecting an appropriate antecubital site, applying correct needle angle and vacuum tube order of draw, and applying post-collection pressure to prevent haematoma formation. Recognise patient and technical factors - fragile veins, improper tourniquet time - that increase complication risk.

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