Does anyone know of a study about a phlebotomy draw causing infiltrate when performed above the IV? I need evidence based info to give to my boss. 0 Likes
AliNajaCat Nov 10, 2016 If you draw above the IV site you are sampling blood with a higher fraction of IV fluid, which isn't useful for clinical decisions, right? Also, if you put a tourniquet above a running IV and then put a hole in the vein, you'll get an infiltration at the IV site and a big leak at the venipuncture site. This doesn't need study, it's anatomy. Draw a picture if you have to. 0 Likes
IVRUS, BSN, RN Specializes in Vascular Access. Nov 14, 2016 Why oh, why would you draw above an IV site???? That is a huge NO-NO. DO not do this, nor place a tourniquet on the arm with an indwelling line like a PICC or ML. Draw labs below where the IV catheter is, if need be. 0 Likes
