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Nurse Samir Urbano wowed social media with a behind-the-scenes look at venipuncture using a vein finder, racking up over 25 million views. In the clip, Samir demonstrates how the tool highlights veins ...
Madeleine R. Heldman, MD, MS, discusses managing cytomegalovirus, including advances in CMV assessment and antiviral and immune strategies.
The data presented support use of MR vaccine at 6 months to protect young infants during measles outbreaks and in settings ...
Vanzwa, H.M., Manzemu, D.G., Kampunzu, V.M., Sadiki, D.F., Kasaï, E.T. and Opara, J.P.A. (2025) Interest of Serum Procalcitonin in the Diagnosis of Early Neonatal Bacterial Infections in Kisangani.
Improve sample quality and integrity, reducing errors associated with manual venipuncture. Expand access to high-quality blood collection while enhancing patient comfort and overall care.
US triathlete Matthew Marquardt detailed the realities of being a professional sportsperson after receiving a visit from ...
Recent research supports the use of 2% chlorhexidine and 70% alcohol swabs for IV and venipuncture site cleaning. A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control in 2021 concluded ...
The potassium test involves a simple blood draw (also known as venipuncture). This involves the insertion of a needle into a vein in your arm, which suctions a sample of blood into a sterile, ...
Objective Previous studies suggested mean arterial pressure (MAP) had moderate predictive values in the first and second trimesters for the prediction of preeclampsia. However, the performance of MAP ...