Blown vein in blood draw

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So I actually have quite a bit of experience with blood draws but today was a first for me. I blew someone's vein while drawing blood! This happened after I already had vacutainer full of blood.

i pulled out needle when I saw lump and applied pressure for a while. I sent away blood to lab. I am wondering whether this would affect results at all?

im wondering if there are any tricks to avoid this? I'm thinking I left tourniquet on too long on his little veins.

thanks!

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It happens to everyone. No worries. It sounds as if you handled it well.

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Happened to me for the first time recently after hundreds of blood draws. Shouldn't effect the results since you had already collected the sample.

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

It happens. I blew someone's vein the other day, but at least I got the blood-she was a very difficult draw!

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