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How to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples

Last Reviewed: 17/02/2025
Nurse undertaking venepuncture

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Learn how to undertake venepuncture to obtain venous blood samples.

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

Authors

Sally Jane Shaw

Clinical skills trainer, VIP Venepuncture and Cannulation Training, Warwickshire, England.

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Last Reviewed: 17/02/2025