title: [Capillary puncture in children: a protocol].
abstract: This article presents a synthesis of the "Nursing Protocol in Microextraction Procedures" which was developed in collaboration with nursing professionals in the Biochemical Laboratory and the Educational Department of the Maternity-Childcare Ward in the Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona. This synthesis states the different procedural steps to follow for capilary puncture microextraction in pediatrics, specifying the necessary materials and the role of the team in charge of these extractions. Furthermore, the problems caused by an incorrect microextraction are mentioned.
authors.affiliation: Hospital Materno-Infantil Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Abeyà Costa
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ochoa Ruiz
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pascual
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rosset
mesh_terms: D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D002196:Capillaries; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing
vernacular_title: Punción capilar en pediatría. Un protocolo.