2010, Number 3
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Dermatología Cosmética, Médica y Quirúrgica 2010; 8 (3)
Tiny hematomas on the fingertips due to needle pricking
Chang P, Toro VR, Morales C, Caballeros CR, González N
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 169-172
PDF size: 746.01 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Twenty nine cases were reported with tiny fingertips’ hematomas
in diabetic patients due to continuous glucose measurements
with a needle pricking. We emphasize that the best way
to obtain blood samples is by using a lancet in an automatic
device on specific sites to avoid hematomas.
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