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 ...
Ever since it opened in Coconut Creek in 1988, Butterfly World has delighted visitors who wander through the lush tropical grounds while butterflies and hummingbirds flit around their heads. But the ...
A bruise may appear after a blood draw if small blood vessels are damaged when the needle is inserted or if not enough pressure is applied after the needle is removed. A blood draw (phlebotomy) is a ...