Question

Give me same examples for differences between a venipuncture procedure and butterfly needle procedure

Answer 1

Venipuncture is when a phlebotomist accesses a vein to draw blood. A phlebotomist is a medical professional who specializes in drawing blood.

Butterfly needles are often used on people who might be difficult to perform venipuncture.

The butterfly needle requires a shallower angle compared to an IV catheter. The smaller-length needle is easier to place more precisely on veins that are especially fragile, small in size, or that roll.

Butterfly needles are often used when a person is giving blood, such as for a blood bank. The needle has flexible tubing attached to the end that makes it easy to connect to other tubing to collect blood.

Butterfly needle sets are small, flexible devices that are used to access superficial veins for blood draw or intravenous injections.