{"id":724,"date":"2017-03-14T13:04:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T13:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/?p=724"},"modified":"2018-09-14T16:44:07","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T16:44:07","slug":"how-to-make-veins-pop-out-ive-blood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/how-to-make-veins-pop-out-ive-blood\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Veins Pop Out to Give Blood"},"content":{"rendered":"

A phlebotomist will need to find a good, strong vein from which to draw blood. For an experienced professional, this is typically a relatively easy job. Unfortunately, some people have difficult veins to work with due to obesity<\/strong><\/a>, dehydration, and a variety of other issues.<\/p>\n

What constitutes a difficult vein? Sometimes they\u2019re very small, or hard to see. Other times, they don\u2019t want to pop out or raise for the phlebotomist to be able to draw successfully.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a phlebotomist who has encountered this problem before, you know how frustrating it can be. It\u2019s your job to make sure the patient is as comfortable as possible as you take blood, and that can be difficult to do when you can\u2019t find a usable vein.<\/p>\n

There are tips for making veins pop out when taking blood. They don\u2019t harm the patient in any way and can be used regularly to make your job easier and safer.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll cover how to find a standard vein and what you can do if that vein isn’t proving to be a good option.<\/p>\n

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How to Find a Vein to Draw Blood<\/h2>\n

As a phlebotomist, venipuncture is one of the main parts of your job<\/a><\/strong>. Being able to find a usable vein quickly is crucial, and something you learn throughout your training. Unfortunately, some veins are significantly easier to see than others.<\/p>\n

Most of the time, the visibility of the vein depends on the patient. For example, the veins of a middle-aged man will likely be easier to find than that of a woman, unless she\u2019s extremely active. Drawing blood from the elderly, young children, and infants can also be a challenge. Patients who are severely dehydrated can also make it difficult to find a vein.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Finding difficult veins isn\u2019t impossible, but it can require a few different methods to be put into place. First, remember where to look. The order of venipuncture sites is vital to follow. You should draw blood in the following locations:<\/p>\n