What’s a blood draw? Blood collection is the puncture of a vessel to obtain a blood sample. In most cases the puncture is done venously. A blood sample is usually taken as a diagnostic tool to examine various parameters in the blood, such as inflammation or coagulation values. In rare cases it is also used … Blood Collection
Is the order of the blood collection tubes important? The order of the blood collection tubes is very important, as the wrong order can falsify certain values. The tubes should be collected in the following order: brown, green, red. For the other tubes the order is not important. The brown tube should be removed first, … Is the order of the blood collection tubes important? | Blood Collection
Is a blood sample an assault? Strictly speaking, a blood sample represents a physical injury. It may therefore only be taken with the patient’s information and subsequent consent. If the patient is no longer able to give his or her consent, it is possible, for example in the event of a serious accident, to act … Is a blood sample an assault? | Blood Collection
Bruising after blood withdrawal – what to do? A bruise does not necessarily occur after a blood sample has been taken. Bruises after a blood sample is taken are usually caused by the lack of pressure on the puncture site after the needle is withdrawn. The small hole in the vein has not yet been … Bruising after blood withdrawal – what to do? | Blood Collection
Bench press with dumbbells is one of the most effective exercises for training the large chest muscles alongside the classic barbell bench press. The isolated working of the arms ensures an even strain on the chest muscles. However, since training with dumbbells requires a certain degree of coordination, this exercise is not particularly suitable for … Bench press with dumbbells
Synonyms in the broadest sense Neck training, strength training, muscle building, bodybuilding, Introduction The neck musculature is formed by the trapezoid muscle (M. trapezius). This is divided into three areas. The descending part of the trapezoid muscle represents the “bull’s neck” as it is called in strength sports. This muscle is contracted by lifting the … Shoulder Lift
Introduction The “Abdominal Crunch” is the most common form of exercise to train the straight abdominal muscles. As an antagonist of the back muscles, training this muscle is not only important for aesthetic reasons. The straight abdominal muscles enable the person to keep the upper body in an upright position and are used in health … Abdominal crunch
Typical errors during execution Care should be taken to avoid the following typical errors: The feet must not be fixed, even though most fitness equipment allows it and instructs many fitness trainers. By fixing the legs in this way, it is no longer the straight abdominal muscles that work, but the hip lumbar muscle (M. … Typical errors during execution | Abdominal crunch
Introduction The most important thigh flexor muscles are the semitendinous muscle (M. semitendinoses) and the biceps femoris muscle. They are located at the back of the thigh and cause the lower leg to be pulled against the buttocks. However, since this muscle is rarely trained compared to the thigh extensor muscle, it is often atrophied … Leg curl
Introduction The training on the back insulator counts as a basic exercise to strengthen the back muscles, in addition to the training on the latissimus pull. The back insulator is used more often than the latissimus pull, especially for complaints in the upper part of the deltoid muscle. Because the upper part of the body … Back insulator
Introduction Squatting is a discipline in powerlifting along with bench press and cross lifting and is used especially in bodybuilding to build up muscles. Squats are very popular in strength training because of the high number of activated muscle groups. However, this exercise should only be used with caution. Experienced fitness athletes and bodybuilders have … Squats
Modifications For the knee bends, the position of the ankles can be changed so that they point outwards. It is important that the knee joints point in the same direction as the feet. All articles in this series: Squats Modifications
