This study covers the venipuncture procedures based on vein type (cephalic vein, median cubital vein, basilic vein, and other veins), success rate (total venipuncture and successful venipuncture ...

Usually, the antecubital area, where the elbow bends, is used to access the median cubital vein. Since it’s easy to visualize and puncture, it’s also more stable than its neighbors ...

The blood is usually drawn from the median cubital vein, from the inside of the elbow. An antiseptic such as iodine is ued to clean the skin above this vein. This helps to prevent bacterial ...