Ultrasound-guided phlebotomy in primary care for people who inject drugs
Abstract Objectives Persons who inject drugs (PWID) commonly experience venous degradation as a complication of prolonged injection, which makes routine phlebotomy difficult. Clients may decline care due to the perceived lack of skilled phlebotomy services, and this contributes to significant delays...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-03-01
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Series: | Harm Reduction Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-023-00762-5 |