Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Art and Science of Laboratory Medicine

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Infant intravenous access

'Needles' are often the most feared painful procedure in children. Always justify the need for the procedure and combine with blood sampling if needed. Explain the procedure to the child and parents and obtain verbal consent.


Read more:
Clinical Practice Guidelines : Intravenous access - Peripheral

Source: The Royal Children´s Hospital Melbourne


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