VASCULAR
CAPILLARIES
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Question
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The maximum length of a puncture device usedon the heel is:
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1.0 mm
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1.5 mm
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2.0 mm
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2.5 mm
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Using a standard manual heel lancet. Make a quick, deep (<2.0 mm) puncture. Never puncture more than 2 mm to avoid complications.
Detailed explanation-2: -For heel the maximum depth is 2.0mm, because the calcaneus or heel bone can lie very close to the surface. For adults and children older than 1 year, dermal punctures are almost always performed on the fingertips of the non-dominant hand.
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