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Tips on post-op care for venipuncture site?
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Venipuncture care: Venipuncture sites need little special care. Generally just using a band-aid and keeping it clean is enough.
Answered 3/29/2013
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Keep clean: Keep clean, and apply dry dressing.
Answered 4/1/2013
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