A local anesthetic can be infused in the intended region of aspiration. The bone marrow needle can be flushed with an anticoagulant (either heparin or EDTA can be used). Use of the anticoagulant ...

Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA): A procedure that involves using a needle to withdraw a sample of bone marrow fluid for examination. Bone Marrow Biopsy (BMB): A procedure that involves taking a small ...