Is it safe to take blood from the veins in the neck?!
Question: Is it safe to take blood from the veins in the neck.?
Or would the bleeding be too rapid and become dangerous.?
I know how to take blood safely with the arm but I wondered if the neck was an option too.Health Question & Answer
I know how to take blood safely with the arm but I wondered if the neck was an option too.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Since you know how to take blood safely from an arm, you must know the risks involved...Remember nerves and arteries are larger and greater in occurrence in your neck.
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