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phlebotomy-venipuncture
Antecubital Vein Selection and Draw
Always tested on the Phlebotomy
Choose the right antecubital vein.
About this skill
Antecubital vein selection — median cubital preferred (anchored, less likely to roll), cephalic second, basilic last (close to brachial artery).
13 total steps
4 critical steps
Time limit: 5 min
What graders are watching for
- 1Median cubital is the preferred site
- 2Cephalic is acceptable second choice
- 3Basilic is the last resort
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- !Using basilic without checking for the brachial artery
- !Picking a vein without palpation
- !Trying a non-palpable vein
Practice this skill step-by-step
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