I'm taking a course in phlebotomy. I recently began sticking real people. Of four sticks, two were successful. I am having problems palpating the vein. If I can see a vein, fine I can stick with no problems. But you can't see veins on everyone, you have to rely on touch. How can I get better at palpating a vein?
I know it should feel spongy and springy, but I just don't think I'm feeling them.Any suggestions?
Answer:
I am a certified, registered phlebotomist for 8 years now. My Professor had us pick which finger we were going to use for palpation. Pick one finger, and don't ever use another. That one finger will become accustomed to feeling more sensitively. Next, she had us take a piece of hair and place it underneath a piece of paper and close our eyes. With an ever so soft touch, with the palpation finger, find the piece of hair. Keep moving the hair around and train your finger to find it. I know, this sounds really hokey, but I promise you, it works. I have over 10,000 sticks and I have only missed one time, EVER! When you get the feeling for palpating, you will never have a problem finding a vein in anyone. And make sure you have a good anchor on the vac. tube while drawing. The less movement, the less your patient will be anxious. Have fun learning. I LOVE phlebotomy.
Find a patient who has had a recent successful stick feel the difference on the line of the puncture mark. Follow another phlebotomist and have them help you.
im not a phlambotomist but ive had many experiences of not being able to get a vein hahaha
they usually just try raising my veins by hitting my arms, it usully works lol but i dont know how you do it
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