Definition:

A patient that is difficult to draw blood from. This can be the result of the patient having small veins, veins that are hard to find, etc.

Usage:

She was a tough stick. I tried three or four times before I found her vein.

Created Sep 14, 2009

Definition:

Just in case tube. The additional, "just in case," tube of blood that is drawn in the event that the doctor requests more labs to be run later.

Usage:

I hope Dr. Davis doesn't ask for more labs because the JIC tube is MIA.

Synonyms:

just in case tube

Created Oct 07, 2009

Definition:

Needles used in venipuncture (phlebotomy). They are often used with people who have spasticity, or thin, "rolling" blood vessels difficult to access.

The needle is held by the 'wings' and placed into the vein, generally at a fairly shallow angle. The wings allow the phlebotomist to grasp the needle very close to the end, to ensure accuracy.

Usage:

I like to use the 25 gauge butterfly on small children.

Synonyms:

winged infusion set, butterfly syringe, butterfly needle

Created by hollywood, Jun 16, 2010