The following discussion focuses on two methods of blood collection — ventral tail artery puncture and dorsal or ... drawn into the syringe or butterfly needle tube. The anticoagulant is then ...

High-risk injuries (large-bore hollow needle, deep puncture, visible blood on device, or a needle used in a patient's artery or vein) accounted for 63% (41/65) of total injuries. In 6% (4/65 ...