Hello there...
I have a small question for all of u folks who perform blood draws by syringes....when u draw the patient's blood and proceed to empty the syringe in the test tube...when the syringe is emptied, are there any traces of blood left on the inner walls of it or it looks like it hasnt been used before? So basically, can a nurse not realize that she had used this syringe before?
The reason am asking is coz I went for a blood draw today and I wasnt paying attention so I didnt notice the nurse unwrap a needle...all I saw is her holding the needle and sticking it in my vein..I looked at the needle before she used it and it looked perfectly clean...
2007-02-03 03:16:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, a nurse would realize it's been used before, if she looked at it. Are you concerned about the needle or syringe? A used needle would be hard to miss being used, cause most are so careful not to poke themselves-theyre usually thrown away quickly. Also, a used needle would definetly 'feel' used, more pain, or dull when inserted. So, it's difficult to answer directly. I know some equip is unwrapped and prepared before approaching the pt. So, hope this helps
2007-02-03 03:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All needles and syringes at least in modren clinics are one time use.....then put in a sharps container.
2007-02-03 03:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by Monte T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its instinctive anymore to put used needle/syringe units into the sharps disposal box....nobody reuses, in civilization anyawy.
2007-02-03 03:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scary thought!
2007-02-03 03:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by Kiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a new set-up is always used for each oerson....always!
2007-02-03 03:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by nin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋