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phlebotomy-special
Pediatric Venipuncture
Always tested on the Phlebotomy
Pediatric draws with butterfly needles and parental presence.
About this skill
Pediatric venipuncture using butterfly needles, parental presence, age-appropriate language, and topical anesthetic when available.
15 total steps
6 critical steps
Time limit: 8 min
What graders are watching for
- 1Butterfly needle only
- 2Parental presence reduces distress
- 3Use pediatric-volume tubes
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- !Using a straight needle
- !Dismissing the parent
- !Over-filling pediatric tubes
Practice this skill step-by-step
The static walkthrough above is the marketing overview. The full step-by-step interactive practice (with critical-step highlighting, per-step "why this matters" rationale, and what graders watch for on each individual step) is unlocked with a subscription.