Phlebotomy Needle Types

Needle types

Through phlebotomy training, you would be acquainted with the common needle types in phlebotomy. You have the multi-draw needle, the syringe needle, and the butterfly needle.

The multi-draw needle has two needles, one goes to the patient's vein, while the other goes to an evacuated tube. The syringe needle is what you currently see in injections, and is used for single draws of blood. The butterfly needle is a needle with a tube and plastic handles on the needle, and is the most commonly used needle by phelobotomists. It is commonly used for transfusions, and can also be equipped with an adapter for use with evacuated tubes.

To do a job right, you must get your tools right. Regarding this, you must get your needles right as a phlebotomist. But you need not worry too much since this is what phlebotomist classes are for. Just make sure to maximize your training, understand the different needles and their applications, and you'll be on your way to being a good phlebotomist. A Phlebotomist is professional career just like any other. They are trained professionals who are skilled in collecting blood and gathering them.

General Specifications
a. Sterile, single-use, non -toxic, pyrogen- free
b. The high transparency of the barrel offers the end user a exact control of the mixture and the liquid flow.
c. The black indelible scale permits an easy and exact reading.
d. The special treatment by medical silicone guarantees a safe, regual and lubricative condition.
e. The complete set, authenticated by ISO standards and TUVstandards, permits to a safe, easy, entironment-protect and exact operation.

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Vulvodynia is defined as vulvar discomfort, most often described as burning pain, occurring in the absence of relevant visible findings or a specific, clinically identifiable neurologic disorder. The most common pain pattern in women with vulvodynia includes symptoms localized strictly to the vulvar vestibule: localized vulvodynia or vestibulodynia.

Symptoms can take the form of burning and any combination of stinging, irritation, itching, pain, and dyspareunia. Introital dyspareunia, the intensity of which may inhibit or prevent intercourse, is often the presenting symptom. The etiology of vestibulodynia is not established. The prevailing theory is that vestibulodynia is a neuropathic disorder involving abnormal pain perception;  dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles may be a component. Multiple treatments have been used for vulvodynia, including vulvar care measures; topical, oral, and injectable medications; biofeedback; physical therapy; a low-oxalate diet and calcium citrate supplementation; and surgery. Treatment is directed toward alleviating symptoms and may provide partial or complete relief. Although some patients experience relief with a particular treatment regimen, others may not respond to it or experience unacceptable side effects. No single treatment is appropriate for every patient, and it may take a considerable amount of time to find a treatment or combination of treatments that will alleviate the pain. Vaginal dilators are used in a variety of clinical situations, including the treatment of vaginismus, avoidance of vaginal adhesion, and stenosis following radiation therapy. In this study, we report the evaluation of a particular set of vaginal dilators (Amielle Comfort) as a part of vestibulodynia therapy.


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(1)CE, ISO13485 and FDA certificates;

(2)Model: Large, Model, Small;

(3)Sterilized by ethylen oxide gas;

(4)Material: it is made of  transparant medical grade polystyrene (Short for PS);

(5)Specifications: Vaginal speuclum with screw, L M S,L-white button, M-red button, S-yellow button.

(6)Instructure:  The disposable sterilized vaginal speculum is made of “upper leaf”, “lower leaf” and hand handle.

(7)Cautions:

       a) Valid date three years from sterilize date, do not use if over expire date.

       b) Do not store with feculence, do not expose to high temperatures.

       c) For single use only. Discard after use. Do not reuse.

(8)Storage: The speculums should be kept in adequately ventilated indoor environment that is free from corrosive gas and with the relative humidity not more than 80% (35%~75%), temperature: 0~30°C

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Care of the Urine Drainage Bag and Leg Bag

The Foley catheter is a tube that helps drain urine from the bladder. It is used by some patients who have had urological or gynecological surgery, or who have a condition that makes urination difficult.

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The urinary  catheter is placed into the bladder through the urethra, the opening through which urine passes. The catheter is held in place in the bladder by a small, water-filled balloon. In order to collect the urine that drains through the catheter, the catheter is connected to a bag. It is either a regular (large bag) drainage bag or a small leg bag.

If you have a urinary catheter, you will use the larger drainage bag at night while you are sleeping. You can use the leg bag during the day..

Attaching or removing a leg bag
The leg bag is attached to your leg and allows you to move around more easily. Because the bag is hidden under your clothes, it may also make you feel more comfortable about the catheter.


To attach or remove a leg bag, you will need the following materials:

Clean leg bag(s)
Leg straps or tape
Cotton balls and alcohol pads
White vinegar
Water and a towel
Regular (large) drainage bag
To attach or remove the leg bag:

Wash your hands with soap and water for 15 seconds.
Empty the large drainage bag. The different types of drainage bags open in different ways: a drain spout that you remove from its sleeve, a clamp that you open to the side, or an opening that you twist. Whichever method you use, be sure to not touch the tip when you let the urine flow out of the large drainage bag into the container or toilet.
Place a towel under the connection between the catheter and the bag.
Pinch off the soft rubber tube (the catheter tube) so that urine doesn't leak out.
Disconnect the urinary  catheter tube from the current large drainage bag with a twisting motion. Keep pinching the soft rubber tube (the catheter tube) so that urine does not leak out.
Be careful not to pull on the catheter. Place the old large drainage bag on the towel.
Prepare to place the leg bag in the catheter tube from which you just disconnected the large drainage bag. Remove the protective coating from the tip of the leg bag drainage tube. (Save this tip to use later when you change back). Clean the tip with an alcohol pad, wiping away from the opening to avoid getting the tube dirty. Insert the tip in the catheter tube.
Fasten the straps of the leg bag to your thigh. Secure the catheter itself to your leg with tape. Be sure to leave some slack in the catheter so that you don't put too much pressure on the bladder, urethra, and other parts of the body. Don't fasten the straps on the leg bag too tightly to your leg, as that may interfere with your circulation. If the leg strap gets dirty, wash it with soap and water.
Emptying the leg bag
Please note that because a leg bag is smaller than a regular drainage bag, it will have to be emptied more frequently.

Empty the leg bag when it is half-full, or at least twice a day.
Place a large plastic or metal container on the floor next to you. You may also empty the urine into the toilet. The nurse may give you a container to use at home.
Wash your hands with soap and water.
The different types of drainage bags open in different ways: a drain spout that you remove from its sleeve, a clamp that you open to the side, or an opening that you twist. Whichever method you use, be sure to not touch the tip when you let the urine flow out of the urine bag into the container or toilet.
When the bag is empty, close the clamp or twist on the cap on the leg bag.
Wash your hands with soap and water.
Write down how much urine was in your bag, if your caregivers have asked you to keep a record.
It is a good idea to occasionally change your leg bag from one leg to the other. The best time to do this is right after you shower.

Cleaning the bag
When you are ready to go to sleep, change out the leg bag and put on the drainage bag. Rinse out the leg bag with 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water. Soak the bag for 20 minutes. Rinse the bag out with warm water and hang it up to dry.
In the morning, take off the drainage bag, put on the leg bag, and clean out the drainage bag the same way.
Clean your leg bag every day and replace it whenever your doctor tells you to. This is usually once a month.

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