Is it less painful? Why can't the blood be taken from the wrist or on the hand (opposite of the palm)?
2006-12-28 16:21:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's the easiest place. It can be drown from anywhere. My pediatric patient had it drawn from a vein in her foot because the viens in her arms were shot out due to over use...she's a very sick little girl.
2006-12-28 17:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by tikizgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the inside of the elbow usually has the best veins...the blood can also be taken out of the back of the hand..with a butterfly needle(very small for the smaller veins)
2006-12-29 00:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by Queenie Peavey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its easier to find veins there and less akward than the legs
2006-12-29 00:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that it is the most convient location, considering that there is a large vein there and all you have to do is roll up your sleeve.
2006-12-29 00:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by LADY ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is the easiest, least painful way.
it can be drawn from most other parts of the body but is inconvenient and painful.
2006-12-29 00:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask a doctor
2006-12-29 00:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by hollabacgurl136 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋