While obtaining blood during a venipuncture, the patient faints tghe actions that the phlebotomist should take initially is discontinue the venipuncture and call for help
What is venipuncture procedure?
Getting a blood sample or starting an IV in a patient are things that nurses often do. Venpuncture is the clinical word used to describe the procedure of gaining intravenous access.
The procedure of gaining intravenous access for the purpose of venous blood sampling or intravenous therapy is known in medicine as venipuncture or venepuncture.If the patient faints during a venipuncture while receiving blood, the phlebotomist should stop the procedure and ask for emergency assistance.