Direct pressure for 5 minutes reduces ecchymosis after venipuncture in older anticoagulated patients
How long should you press after a blood draw to prevent bruising in older adults?
A randomized controlled trial of 164 older hospitalized patients on anticoagulants found that applying 20 N of direct pressure for 5 minutes…
Holding pressure for five minutes after a blood draw significantly reduces painful bruises in older adults taking blood thinners compared to…
