How To Draw Blood With A Butterfly Needle

Winged blood collection (butterfly) sets are lightweight, maneuverable, and allow for a lower angle of insertion when performing a venipuncture. But butterflies should not be used on every patient. In this video, we demonstrates the proper technique for drawing blood by venipuncture using a winged-blood collection (butterfly) set.
Content Time Codes
O:00---Intro
0:20---Features of a butterfly set
0:50---Benefits of using a butterfly set to draw blood
1:40---Step-by-step instruction for drawing blood with a butterfly set and a tube holder
2:43---Withdrawing a discard tube and why it's necessary
3:26---Step-by-step (continued)
5:09---Drawing blood with a syringe attached
5:42---Why butterfly sets are used when they aren't necessary
6:50---Various types of sharps protection features on butterfly sets
7:17---The increased risk to the healthcare professional when using butterfly sets
8:06---Conclusion
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