Q: I hate getting my blood drawn. It’s always hard to find my veins. Are there any ways to make it less awful? A: Needles can hurt and having to be poked multiple times to find the vein is a special ...
Once the blood draw is complete, applying gentle pressure to the site and keeping your arm still helps prevent bruising.
CHICAGO — The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover.