What Is A Butterfly Needle?
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Butterfly needles are sometimes known as scalp vein sets or winged infusion needles. This blood collection tool comprises a thin hypodermic needle with a plastic sheath, flexible wings, transparent tubing, and a connector. The connector is usually connected to another medical device, such as a syringe, tube holder, or vacuum tube, to draw blood samples. Additionally, some butterfly needles contain a Luer lock to keep them firmly in place.
Butterfly needle sizes are commonly expressed in gauges. Based on the procedure to be carried out, 18 to 27 needle gauges are available for phlebotomists to select from. Since they can draw more blood quickly, 21- and 23-gauge needles are the most widely utilized diameters for blood collection.Technical Parameters: Butterfly Needle
Technical Parameters Size: Butterfly Needle
The butterfly needle ranges in size from 18G, 19G, 20G, 21G, 22G, and 23G, butterfly needle with holder, a retractable butterfly needle, and a thinner gauge. A higher gauge number indicates a thinner diameter, making butterfly needles one of the thinnest needles used by sinymedical.
Preparing for a Butterfly Draw
Assemble the equipment required for a sterile, safe venous access prior to admitting the patient. This comprises:
Before drawing blood, patients should adhere to the CDC and WHO's proper hand hygiene requirements, which include washing their hands or using an alcohol-based sanitizer. PPE such as lab coats, goggles, and gloves should be worn by healthcare personnel in order to protect them against bloodborne diseases.
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Encourage the patient to consume fluids prior to venipuncture in order to maximize venous filling and hydration. Inquire about any medical issues they may have that could affect blood collection, such as clotting disorders or anemia. Based on the vein's fragility, size, and visibility, choose the right one.
How is a butterfly needle used?
A medical professional will use a butterfly needle to draw your blood or to try and access a vein to give intravenous (IV) medications.
Alternatively, they may use an intravenous catheter. It has a retractable needle that’s inside a protective sheath. The needle is inserted into the vein, and then a button is pushed to retract the needle and leave the sheath or catheter.
This is different from a butterfly needle, where the needle gets left in the vein instead of a plastic sheath. However, the butterfly needle is usually smaller in length than an IV catheter.
Venipuncture
A venipuncture is when a phlebotomist enters a vein to draw blood. A phlebotomist is a medical professional who specializes in drawing blood.
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