![]() ![]() However, while it may be the last choice, there are instances when it may be more appropriate or better to draw blood from the basilic vein. Because of the nerves surrounding the area drawing blood may be more painful.Īlso, it is sometimes more difficult to find and less stable than the other main veins as it rolls or moves when inserting the needle. It is closer to the brachial artery and median nerve making it more likely that a puncture could lead to an injury of one of those structures. The basilic vein is the last choice for venipuncture. Among the 3 main veins, it is probably the one closest to the elbow. The basilic vein basically runs from the palm of the hand and up your arm on the side of the ulna. Once you have found it and are confident proceed with the next steps. If it is deeper in the arm it may take a little longer to feel and find it. If the vein is close to the surface, you should find it easily. How to find the vein? Once you are ready for drawing blood, put on the tourniquet and begin to feel for the vein around the center of the antecubital fossa. Knowing the anatomy of the arm will help you in locating and identifying the median cubital vein. It is usually easy to access and is more stable. The median cubital vein is the first choice for venipuncture. Also, It will be more easily felt in some individuals depending on the amount of muscle and fat tissue the person have. Most times it will be big and plump but the size will vary depending on each individual. And, on some others it will be deeper in their arm. On others it will be just below the surface. On many persons’ arm it will be slightly rising above the skin surface. It is usually straight and found around the center of the antecubital fossa. ![]() The median cubital vein connects the cephalic vein with the basilic vein. Why is the Median Cubital Vein First Choice? Most of the samples you are going to draw will be from that vein in the center of the arm. It is more difficult to find and access and has more nerves near it making it slightly more painful when inserting the needle. It is the best because its larger and rolls or moves less than other veins. The best vein for drawing blood is the median cubital vein. The forearm and at the back of the hand are also other possible areas for drawing a sample. We have also added a new page to the Suspected Cancer section on Safety Netting patients with suspected cancer.There are about three main areas for drawing blood: the median cubital, cephalic, and basilic veins. The Gynae 2WW page and referral form have been updated. Gynae 2WW & Cancer Safety Netting (06/07/23) ![]() Information on Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Cervical Conditions has been updated and the flow diagram on Unscheduled Bleeding on HRT added. The Tier 2 Weight Management page has been updated with the latest service for Bristol.Ībnormal Vaginal Bleeding & Cervical Conditions (06/07/23) Paediatric Asylum & Refugee Service (10/07/23)Ī new page has been created giving details of Asylum & Refugee Clinic (ARC) available to paediatric patients. Please note the NBT Tier 3 service is currently closed to new referrals. Latest News: Weight Management (Tier 3 & 4) Service (12/07/23) ![]()
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