r/BeAmazed Jun 10 '25

Skill / Talent Chinese nurses use this technique called "flying needle" to draw blood

Blink and miss it!

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u/PositiveStress8888 Jun 11 '25

Nerves, if it's done quickly like this those people that faint might handle it better, the whole making a fist, tying the arm up, slapping the forearm, every step builds more and more anxiety.

Also time, how many people can she get blood from in an hour vs the typical way?

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u/Background_Humor5838 Jun 11 '25

That's true but this can't work on everyone. It's really only good for young, healthy people with visible veins unless they are taking a moment to palpate a vein first. I can see how it might be helpful in reducing anxiety though