Butterfly Needle
A butterfly needle is a short needle with a small diameter that is attached to a thin, flexible tube. The needle is surrounded by two rubber wings that allow the phlebotomist to grip and move the needle easily. The tube is attached to a rubber boot that attaches to the blood collection tube. The butterfly needle is also known as a scalp vein needle and they are the most practical and the most commonly used IV needles for infants.
Recent Butterfly Needle Questions
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What size needle do they use for IVS?
Jan 29, 11:32pm - The easiest, quickest method for IV's is with a 'butterfly' n...
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Jan 20, 9:28am - No it doesn't hurt. They a needle called the butterfly and it...
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Where is the least painful place to get a shot?
Jan 18, 4:03pm - It really depends on the person. You can always ask for a but...
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Can they use a butterfly needle when they draw blood?
Nov 29 2011, 2:15pm - Yes. A butterfly needle is often used with people who have sp...
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Nov 25 2011, 1:03am - Large syringes often have something that looks remotely like ...
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What is the instrument used to draw blood?
Oct 11 2011, 2:34pm - The small needle used to draw blood is called a butterfly.
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What size needle do doctors use to draw blood on a 14 year old?
Aug 21 2011, 12:56am - Usually, a butterfly needle is used to draw blood. Butterfly ...
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How long is a Butterfly Needle?
Jul 20 2011, 12:16pm - Butterfly needles are usually a 21g green label, a 23g blue l...
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Jun 08 2011, 11:32pm - Usually, a butterfly needle is used to draw blood. Butterfly ...
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Does a butterfly needle hurt more than a real needle?
May 12 2011, 7:11pm - Regular needles are the same guage as butterfly needles. They...
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What are the top five pelvic stretches?
Nov 23 2010, 9:27am - Some top pelvic stretches are the butterfly stretch, the side...
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Oct 13 2010, 7:25pm - This is the most common cause for a collapsed vein.
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What is the name for fears of needles and fears of butterflies?
May 18 2009, 8:23pm - Belonephobia is the fear of needles, and Lepidopterophobia is...
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How do they take blood for a blood test at the doctor?
Mar 23 2009, 1:38am - The doctor will find a vein, tie off your arm, and use a butt...
