
Nerve Irritation During Phlebotomy
Specialty: | Clinical Laboratory |
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Description: | Nerve fibers run in close proximity to veins and there is considerable variability in their exact location. A needle inserted into a vein may pass near or through a nerve fiber, which can trigger a neural response. |
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