Simple Method for Entering Scalp Veins for Venous Blood Samples or Venoclysis

The dangers of venipuncture by an experienced pediatrician are minimal. Nevertheless, some slight risk does attend femoral or jugular vein puncture; moreover, many parents recoil from witnessing femoral blood samples being taken from their healthy child. Many techniques have been described and although laboratory microprocedures may be performed by the "heel-stick" method, many tests require more blood. Anke has modified the technique of Manús and has noted a preference for the scalp veins over other peripheral vessels.Our method for obtaining blood samples requires even less material and does not involve the somewhat hazardous pressure on both jugular veins. PROCEDURE