Less is better: why venepuncture practice should be reviewed for those with end-stage renal failure

¹Renal Unit, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon.

Professional Nurse (London, England)

|March 13, 2003

Abstract:

This paper proposes that replacing adult vacutainers with paediatric containers during the taking of blood samples would reduce the incidence of anaemia in patients with end-stage renal failure.

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