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Section Type: RESULTS

Text: When compared to the conventional syringe, the RPD safety device reduced blood in aspirated fluid by 66. 7 % (RBC, 10 (3) / ml : RPD 8. 9 + / - 11. 4 ; syringe 26. 7 + / - 90. 2 ; p 0. 01), reduced patient pain by 73. 9 % (VAPS : RPD 1. 68 + / - 2. 34 ; syringe 6. 44 + / - 2. 86 ; p < 0. 01), and improved fluid aspirate yield by 132 % (aspirate volume : RPD 20. 9 + / - 19. 7 ml ; syringe 9. 00 + / - 6. 58 ml ; p < 0. 01).