Medicine Cabinet Memories: Can You Name These 20 Essential Hospital & Home Medical Supplies?

What elastic band is tied tightly around your arm to help veins stand out more clearly for blood tests?

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A medical tourniquet temporarily restricts blood flow from returning to the heart, which swells the veins below the band, making it much easier for the nurse or phlebotomist to insert blood-draw needles.

What elastic band is tied tightly around your arm to help veins stand out more clearly for blood tests?

Arm blood pressure cuff

Tourniquet

Silicone arm strap

Medical wristband ID

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