Comparation of effect of applying scalp acupuncture to different puncture methods for newborn's femoral vein blood drawing

Abstract

Objective To explore the best puncture method when applying scalp acupuncture to newborn ＇ s femoral vein blood drawing, so that we may raise the achievement ratio. Methods A total of 360 blood specimen collections of newborn nursery were selected. According to different puncture methods, they were randomly divided into two groups, straight puncture, group （n = 180） and oblique puncture group （n = 180）. The success rate, scathing conditions of local tissue, the conditions of hemolysis and clotting were compared and analyzed. Results There were significant differences between the two groups on success rate （P 〈0. 01）. The success rate of oblique puncture group reached 94.4%. The scathing conditions of local tissue of the two groups were significant different （ P 〈 0. 05 ）, but there were no significant differences between the conditions of hemolysis and clotting of the two groups （ P = 0. 822）. Conclusions It is helpful to achieve high success rate, rich bloodstream and the adequate blood at one time applying scalp acupuncture to newborn＇ s femoral vein blood drawing with oblique puncture. It also help to reduce the incidence of the scathing conditions of local tissue and it will reduce the amount of work of nurses and lighten sufferings of the newborns. It is suggested to choose oblique puncture method when applying scalp acupuncture to newborn＇ s femoral vein blood drawing. Key words: Scalp acupuncture; Femoral vein blood collection; Methods choice; Newborn