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 16:11:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Most syringes and needles are disposable and not reused. If you have a concern just ask them. I haven't seen reusable syringes in a long time except at the dentist where I've noticed his sterilizing equipment (autoclave).
2007-02-03 16:24:54 · answer #1 · answered by lyyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋