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Drawing blood from a cannula may be convenient, but is it safe?: Taking blood in this way might seem like a chance to protect your patient from the possible pain of venepuncture, so let's look at the risks.

  • Published In: Emergency Nurse, 2025, v. 33, n. 5. P. 8 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Amara, Pavan 3 of 3

Abstract

Sampling blood from a peripheral cannula rather than via venepuncture may be tempting because venous access is already established, but experts warn that doing so increases the risk of inaccurate results, infection and causing the cannula to fail. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Emergency Nurse. 2025/09, Vol. 33, Issue 5, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1354-5752
  • DOI:10.7748/en.33.5.8.s3
  • Accession Number:187671260
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