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Bleeding from puncture sites on the needle exam

Glenn Goldfarb6/17/22 8:52 AM (CDT)
I have a question about bleeding from puncture sites on the needle exam. I've been practicing for many years. In the past year it seems like all my puncture sites bleed. In the past maybe 1 of 6 or 7 sites would bleed. I have been using new needles-  Rhythmlink monopolar 37 mm x 26 g     or Ambu neuroline 50 x 0.45 mm for the larger folks. These Ambu needles seem to be "teflon" coated and slip in and out nicely but bleed way more than previous needles. Is anyone else noticing this?
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