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Symptoms and Prevention of Nerve Damage Blood Draw
How to Spot and Prevent Nerve Damage After a Blood Draw You don’t expect a routine blood draw to mess with your nerves — literally. But for a small number of people, that’s exactly what happens. Most blood draws go off without a hitch. But every now and then, the...
Butterfly Needle vs. Straight Needle: What’s the Real Difference?
If you thought there was only one kind of needle for drawing blood, think again. Turns out, there are two main options — butterfly needles and straight needles — and choosing the right one can make a big difference in how the draw goes, both for the phlebotomist and...
What to Eat After a Blood Draw
Let’s be honest — nobody feels their best right after a blood draw. Even if it was quick and painless, your body still notices. So here’s the good stuff: what to eat, drink, and skip so you feel like yourself again. Start With the Basics: Hydrate First You just gave...
How Long Should You Fast Before a Blood Draw?
Ever booked a lab test and then panicked the night before, wondering, "Wait… was I supposed to fast?" You're not alone. Fasting before a blood draw is one of those little medical to-dos that’s easy to overlook — but it can make a big difference in your results. Why...
How Long Does It Take to Become a Phlebotomist?
Fast, Flexible, and In Demand: Here’s What It Really Takes to Start in Phlebotomy Whether you’re switching careers, just out of high school, or helping take care of family and looking for flexible work — phlebotomy might be the healthcare path that fits. Thinking...
How to Perform Venipuncture: Steps, Tips, and Safety Essentials
Drawing Blood Isn’t Just a Task — It’s a Skill That Builds Trust. Whether you're a newly certified phlebotomist, a nurse refreshing your technique, or part of a mobile care team like we have at myOnsite Healthcare, venipuncture is essential. And especially in home...
Blood Draw Bruising: A Patient’s Guide to Causes and Care
You’d be surprised how many people walk away from a blood draw with a little bruise and immediately think, “Was that supposed to happen?” Spoiler alert: minor bruising after a blood draw is actually pretty common — but that doesn’t mean it’s fun. So let’s talk about...
Is Phlebotomy Training Hard? Here’s the Real Story
So... Is Phlebotomy Training Hard? Let’s Have a Real Talk. You’d be surprised how many people ask us this — usually after they hear about one of our mobile phlebotomist helping a patient at home and think, “That sounds like work I’d actually enjoy... but I’m not sure...
Phlebotomist vs. CNA: Which Path Fits You Best?
Phlebotomist or CNA? Let’s Break It Down If you're exploring careers in healthcare or figuring out who exactly is showing up for a loved one’s home care appointment, you’ve probably come across two common titles: CNA and phlebotomist. They’re both vital. But they do...
Why the Growth of Mobile Phlebotomy Services are inevitable in Clinical Trials
One of the most critical procedures of clinical trials apart from dosage administration are blood draws. Patient mobility and patient retention have been the major challenges in the clinical research industry. The pandemic has made many currently ongoing clinical...
Blood collection gets convenient; It’s the Mobile Phlebotomy revolution.
1.6 billion venipunctures are happening annually in the US, and for the most part, whenever someone needs to undergo a diagnostic test, they need to visit a testing center. This often means having to wait in long lines and getting reveal to other patients....
Healthy eating tips for the holidays
Eating healthy during the holidays can be hard, but with a little planning you can avoid the diet pitfalls of the holiday season. Setting your goals ahead of time can make it easier to stay on track and still enjoy your favorite foods and drinks. This time of year...
Keeping your diabetes in control
A complete meal plan is your guide for what, when, and how much you need to eat to get the nutrition while keeping your blood sugar levels in your target range. A good & healthy meal plan will take into consideration your goals, tastes, and lifestyle, as well as...
8 Reasons not to miss your routine blood test and health checkups
It's hard to do everything we should do, from getting enough sleep, eating right, exercising, and even regular health checkups. Tomorrow always seems like another day to get those things done while we deal with today. But putting off routine physicals can cause...
4 Tips to reduce your heart disease risk
Heart disease is among the leading causes of death in the United States. Regardless of age, gender, race, or background, anyone can develop a heart condition. Because heart conditions can be high risk and affect so many people, you should become familiar with...