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venepuncture

(vē′nĭ-pŭngk′chər, vĕn′ĭ-)
n. Chiefly British
Variant of venipuncture.

venepuncture

Entry into a vein, usually with a hollow needle so as to gain access to the bloodstream for the purpose of obtaining a sample of blood or giving an injection directly into it.
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It is also important to note that adaptation to stress depends on the intensity and type of the handling experience [3], hence, repeated venepuncture could have contributed to confounding effects on cortisol levels [8].
Relationship between saliva and blood cortisol in handled cows
They were admitted to the general paediatric ward or day-care of a tertiary medical centre requiring venepuncture. Since the memory of children at that age is still at a developing phase, it is possible that they may be naive towards the procedures.
Music Listening Intervention vs Local Anaesthetic Cream for Pain Management in Infants Undergoing Venepuncture: A Collaborative Trans-Disciplinary Research
Finally, patients would ideally have been rested prior to venepuncture to avoid activity-related changes in platelet function; unfortunately, it was not possible to mandate this in the acute stroke unit/busy TIA clinic environment.
Remote Assessment of Platelet Function in Patients with Acute Stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attack
Using a standard venepuncture technique, 4 mL human blood samples were collected from consenting workers.
Use of the nested polymerase chain reaction for detection of toxoplasma gondii in slaughterhouse workers in Thika District, Kenya
Venepuncture and Cannulation: A Practical Guide Nicola Brooks
Venepuncture and Cannulation: a Practical Guide Nicola Brooks
An 88-year-old woman was admitted with a history of generally feeling unwell and bruising in both forearms which started a week ago after a routine venepuncture at the GP surgery.
Acquired haemophilia in an elderly woman
Before and after loading, resting venous blood samples for serum phosphate determination were collected via venepuncture of an antecubital vein in the forearm.
Sodium phosphate supplementation and time trial performance in female cyclists
They are often inserted into patients with poor venous access who require frequent blood sampling, thus preventing damage to the peripheral vessels due to multiple, unsuccessful attempts at venepuncture (Nichols & Humphrey, 2008).
Nurse led PICC line service: the Hawkes Bay Hospital experience
In addition to reactivation of the scars in traumatic scar areas, scar sarcoidosis has been reported at the sites of intramuscular injections, tattoos, venepuncture, healed herpes zoster lesions, ritual scarification, and desensitization injections (9-11).
Disseminated scar sarcoidosis may predict pulmonary involvement in sarcoidosis
[62], described below) of children with ASD undergoing venepuncture, observers estimated pain intensity using a visual analogue scale.
Pain sensitivity and observer perception of pain in individuals with autistic spectrum disorder
The process of venepuncture [surgical puncture of a vein for the withdrawal of blood] can be a source of uneasiness.
Gathering strength in UAE for first blood donation
Subjects were fasted for 12 hours and rested for 10 minutes in the seated position prior to the venepuncture. Hematological parameters were measured by using KX - 21 Sysmex Automated Hematology Analyzer.
Moderate alcohol intake for even a short duration has deleterious effects on hematologic profile in Indian men
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