Threading a needle can be tricky, especially when it comes to smaller needles required by more delicate fabrics. And the task can become more than just an annoyance if you end up pricking yourself on ...

A butterfly needle is a device used to access a vein for drawing blood or giving medications. Some medical professionals call a butterfly needle a “winged infusion set” or a “scalp vein set.” The set ...

A Space Needle official told PEOPLE that the crack is on a top layer of the glass, similar to “a screen protector on your cellphone” Getty; Courtesy of John Lok and Space Needle LLC A Space Needle ...

A research team has developed an intravenous (IV) needle that softens upon insertion, minimizing risk of damage to blood vessels and tissues. Once used, it remains soft even at room temperature, ...

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Different types of catheters can be used to perform needle aspiration, and you should be familiar with the specific devices available at your institution. The procedure requires a 16-gauge or 18-gauge ...

A lung needle biopsy is a procedure to obtain a very small sample of lung tissue. The tissue is then examined with a microscope. This technique is used to diagnose an irregular area of tissue in your ...

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