• zepheriths@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I have an idea… how’s about we learn not to use the thickest needle on the smallest people? (I am speaking from a personal experience and know this probably isn’t the norm. But it has happened 2 to many times to my mom)

    • Chetzemoka@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Unfortunately we have to use large bore needles for blood. Smaller needles will damage red blood cells :/

      (I’m a nurse. It’s a problem when giving blood transfusions to smaller people also.)