bloodless phlebotomy


phle·bos·ta·sis

(fle-bos'tă-sis), 1. Abnormally slow motion of blood in veins, usually with venous distention. 2. Treatment of congestive heart failure by compressing proximal veins of the extremities with tourniquets. Synonym(s): bloodless phlebotomy Synonym(s): venostasis [phlebo- + G. stasis, a standing still]

phlebotomy

(fle-bot'o-me) [ phlebo- + -tomy] BLOOD DRAWING FROM THE ANTECUBITAL VEINThe puncturing of a vein or the surgical opening of a vein to withdraw blood. Synonym: blood draw See: illustration

bloodless phlebotomy

Phlebostasia.