I’m noticing more 25g butterflies showing up on our carts lately — night shift in the ED — and people are grabbing them even for easy ACs. Are you seeing the same trend, and if so, how’s your hemolysis rate compared to 21g straights with Vacutainer versus the boost in patient comfort?
For “easy ACs,” we stick with 21g Vacutainer; 25g only for fragile veins. Fewer hemolysis redraws — same for you?
I’ve noticed the same thing with 25g butterflies lately. While they’re great for comfort, I still think the 21g gives us more reliable draws overall, especially on those tougher veins. Have you noticed any differences in patient feedback with the switch?