A butterfly needle is a device used to access a vein for drawing blood or giving medications. Some medical professionals call a butterfly needle a “winged infusion set” or a “scalp vein set.” The set ...

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Threading a needle can be tricky, especially when it comes to smaller needles required by more delicate fabrics. And the task can become more than just an annoyance if you end up pricking yourself on ...

Different types of catheters can be used to perform needle aspiration, and you should be familiar with the specific devices available at your institution. The procedure requires a 16-gauge or 18-gauge ...

Ever heard of a vaccination without a needle? Doctors are talking about a quiet shift that’s changing how children experience injections.

A lung needle biopsy is a procedure to obtain a very small sample of lung tissue. The tissue is then examined with a microscope. This technique is used to diagnose an irregular area of tissue in your ...

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