The Doctor's Office Series, Part 2:  Blood Drawing Chairs

The way I look at it, if a person is willing to sit down in a chair so someone can puncture his skin with a needle and slip it into his vein to take some blood, it helps immensely if the chair is clean, functional, and comfortable.  Looking at it from the phlebotomist's point of view, if drawing blood from twenty, fifty or a hundred people a day, it certainly helps if the blood drawing chair is the right height and size too.

The uncomfortably named 'blood drawing chair' or 'blood chair' is an important piece of medical furniture in a doctor's office or facility.  Being stuck with needles and watching their life-blood being extracted is not the most pleasant thought for many people. A high quality professional blood drawing chair can make this moment of fear as quick and painless as possible.

A good, sturdy blood drawing chair can make the medical technician's difficult job of blood drawing easier too.  Having a sturdy foundation, good height, strong armrest, and an easy-to-clean surface is important within a medical office.  A happier and more comfortable nurse or phlebotomist is much better for the patient than someone who is frustrated and tired of the back pain due to blood chairs that are too low or unsteady.

In this second installment of the series called 'The Doctor's Office', Rehabmart is proud to offer a fine selection of blood drawing chairs.  The following chairs are but a few of the many blood drawing chairs that we offer.

       The Winco Blood Drawing Chair  features two infinitely adjustable armrests, a durable plastic resin seat, and non-marring leveling feet.  The flip-up contoured urethane armrest provides comfort, easy access and added safety for the user.

       The Clinton Wheelchair Blood Drawing Station can be used with either the patient's wheelchair or the doctor's office wheelchair.   It has a one inch square, all welded steel frame and a 360 degree, height adjustable non-locking swing arm. 

       The Clinton MD Series Blood Drawing Chair features a white all welded steel frame and comfortable two inch padding. The armrests lock in place when in use and flip out of the way for an easy exit.  It has an easy to clean, antimicrobial, heavy weight vinyl upholstery seat and a 300 weight pound capacity.

       The Blood Donor Chair by Hausmann is of standard height with a height adjusting and interchangeable armrest that can be set up for either left or right hand use.  With a comfortable height seat and armrests, this 300 pound weight capacity blood donor chair is designed to save time and increase efficiency.

       For you babies out there, this Clinton Infant Blood Drawing Station is a great option to have in any doctor's office.  It comes in sixteen different color upholstery choices and an all-welded stainless steel frame.  The top has two side rims for the baby's safety and two safety straps.

       For all the phlebotomists with sore backs, here is Hausmann's Back Saver Tall Blood Chair.  This chair comes with a one-piece contoured black poly-propylene 26 inch tall seat which allows the phlebotomist an easier work day without back strain.  It has a convenient front rail footrest for the patient and a weight capacity of 300 pounds.  The arms are interchangeable for both left or right handed use and one armrest pivots 360 degrees.

       The Clinton Bariatric Series Blood Drawing Chair have additional depth and an extra center support for added strength making it easier for both the patient and the technician.  The adjustable armrest locks in place when in use and then flips out of the way for the patient's easy exit.  It also comes with a comfortable two inch padded, easy-to-clean, antimicrobial heavy weight vinyl upholstery and can accommodate patients up to 700 pounds.

          The Power Designer Blood Drawing Chair has padded vinyl features adjustable height for comfort and safety, all at the touch of a button.  This blood drawing chair can raise and lower itself in seconds with a portable foot switch.  The seat can be lowered for the patient's safe entry and exit and then raised up to reduce the back strain on the phlebotomist. 

Bill Stock
Library Editor for Rehabmart
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO