r/BeAmazed • u/New_Libran • 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/Background_Humor5838 Jun 10 '25

Ok but what is the purpose of this technique? Why not just place the needle normally? As a professional in the field, I'm genuinely curious. I've taken blood from patients a million times and even though this could be very accurate with practice, I'm confused about why it is better than just placing the needle because there will always be some risk of missing.

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u/Oddveig37 Jun 10 '25

I am terrified of needles so this method honestly would make me feel better. Long as it didn't hurt lol

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u/Background_Humor5838 Jun 10 '25

Yes I wonder if it is less painful this way.

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u/squirreltard Jun 12 '25

It is. I’ve had this done. Was lightning fast.