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Good afternoon doctors. i went for bloodwork, and the phlebotomist had difficulty finding a vein..she then decided that it was better to use a butterfly needle because of my age. i am 62..can i do anything to make finding a vein easier in the future?
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A phlebotomist has the training to find veins when present. It is much easier on lean people than those carrying more weight, but anyone can have difficult veins. You have what you have, there is no way I know to make what you have an easier target.
Answered 3/14/2022
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