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phlebotomy-venipuncture
Syringe Draw (Vacuum-Tube Bypass)
Always tested on the Phlebotomy
Use a syringe draw for fragile veins.
About this skill
Syringe draw when vacuum-tube pressure would collapse a fragile vein. Uses a transfer device to fill evacuated tubes after the draw.
17 total steps
5 critical steps
Time limit: 8 min
What graders are watching for
- 1For fragile veins
- 2Pull plunger gently
- 3Use transfer device to fill tubes
Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- !Recapping the needle
- !Pulling the plunger forcefully
- !Forcing blood into tubes without the transfer device
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.
Related phlebotomy venipuncture skills
Routine Venipuncture (Vacuum Tube)
Perform a standard venipuncture using the evacuated tube system.
Butterfly Needle Collection (Winged Infusion Set)
Use a butterfly needle for fragile or hand veins.
Hand or Wrist Venipuncture
Draw from hand or wrist veins as a last resort.
Antecubital Vein Selection and Draw
Choose the right antecubital vein.