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Can air in the syringe get pushed back into vein during blood draw when the let go of syringe plunger?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Not a problem: Tiny amounts of air are not dangerous. And with today's systems this should not happen.

Dr Borncamp and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Can air in the syringe get pushed back into vein during blood draw when the let go of syringe plunger?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Borncamp and another doctor agreed

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