Venepuncture is the introduction of a needle into a vein to obtain a blood sample for haematological, biochemical or bacteriological analysis. It is the most common invasive procedure undertaken in hospital. This article provides guidance on the theory and practice of venepuncture.
Nursing Standard.19, 49, 55-65. doi: 10.7748/ns2005.08.19.49.55.c3936
Correspondenceirene.lavery@luht.scot.nhs.uk
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
