Butterflies with built-in safety features from Phlebotomy, presented by MediaLab

In the laboratory: Equipment

Butterflies with built-in safety features

You will be using butterfly needles with built in safety features.
Butterfly needles are the number-one cause of needlestick injuries, so proper use of their safety devices is critical.
Their use is described in greater detail in the section on butterfly needle blood collection.

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