tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post5779241140150842620..comments2023-11-05T06:56:24.008-05:00Comments on J's Thoughts and Musings: #11, 13 Facts about Blood DrawingJenny McBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260376064122225845noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-43294802500502555202012-02-01T14:08:33.081-05:002012-02-01T14:08:33.081-05:00hi i have blood tests regular in the blood room,th...hi i have blood tests regular in the blood room,they are great.i tell them i have thin deep viens,so they use a baby needle and great no problem.After being in a&e before xmas with an infection,i was upset and in a panic,which started to bring a attack on when it was 5 times and they still couldnt take my blood.As i had to go back to a&e in a few days,they said they would get someone who was good at taking blood,so she put a line in,inside my elbow and one in my hand,i screamed the place down,my whole arm was a mess,the pain was terrible.The reaction from the doctors was i am why was i reacting like that.Dont fancy going again.Janjannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-73375662756914733192010-09-05T22:22:44.587-04:002010-09-05T22:22:44.587-04:00The blood drawing people are always happy when I c...The blood drawing people are always happy when I come in for Labs. I was blessed with thick veins...easy target. My girlfriend has such small veins, drawing blood from her is a nightmare.Cedar Rapids Injury Attorneyhttp://www.cedarrapidsinjuryattorneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-36244793765656786742010-07-21T23:11:05.855-04:002010-07-21T23:11:05.855-04:00This is a very interesting post. I enjoyed reading...This is a very interesting post. I enjoyed reading it. Good job.phlebotomy certificationhttp://www.phlebotomycertification.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-87476189557172037972010-06-18T21:38:24.427-04:002010-06-18T21:38:24.427-04:00Thanks for posting this. I, too, am not very easy ...Thanks for posting this. I, too, am not very easy to draw blood from, and I've always wondered if it were the phlebotomists, but it isn't cos there have been a couple, and they all the same issue with drawing blood from me. What is wrong with me? I swear I drink a bucket of water before I go and during my wait in the lobby. This issue has made me hate needles so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-35169882004604537522010-05-09T11:18:25.906-04:002010-05-09T11:18:25.906-04:00Peter, not sure if you will read this, but no, it&...Peter, not sure if you will read this, but no, it's not normal to be stuck 12 times for blood. You need to tell the doctor and demand a fingerstick or an expert phlebotomist. With that many sticks, you run the risk of nerve damage. Are you drinking water and are well hydrated for the blood draws?Jenny McBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260376064122225845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-85411931858951965752010-05-05T12:15:16.873-04:002010-05-05T12:15:16.873-04:00I am having terrible problems providing a sample f...I am having terrible problems providing a sample for INR, as I am on Warfarin therapy.The phlebotomists have tried conventional syringes and the 'butterfly' but it is normal to have anything up to 12 punctures in the arm and hand and loads more prodding in addition to this. Sometimes they give up and send a colleague the next day, Sometimes even she gives up and does the same! I am anxious to self-test or self-manage the INR using a CoaguChek meter but neither the GP nor the Warfarin Clinic want to know. My arms and hands are black-and-blue like a patchwork quilt. Is anyone else out there having this experience?<br /><br />PeterPeternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-27057251389354921182007-10-04T04:05:00.000-04:002007-10-04T04:05:00.000-04:00If im not lying down and looking away, I will fain...If im not lying down and looking away, I will faint when they draw blood from me. <BR/>I think I've fainted like 15 times.<BR/>I just feel lightheaded and then boom I wake up on the floor :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-54913557122240521512007-04-27T22:35:00.000-04:002007-04-27T22:35:00.000-04:00Very interesting!I am one of those that people som...Very interesting!<BR/><BR/>I am one of those that people sometimes have difficulty drawing blood from and what you suggested is what I say. I must be a good patient...lol!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07634796286892321194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-89845306859746543942007-04-27T15:33:00.000-04:002007-04-27T15:33:00.000-04:00I'm one of those pesky people who usually take two...I'm one of those pesky people who usually take two or three tries to get a gusher. I have a high pain tolerance though, so I always tell them to keep trying until they get one.<BR/><BR/>I can imagine that being a tough job at times though. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all of the insight into that job.JAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272374108524693575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-76317197293946666592007-04-26T20:31:00.000-04:002007-04-26T20:31:00.000-04:00I never knew all this information about blood draw...I never knew all this information about blood drawing, and I have to get blood drawn all the time (anemia). I'm one of the difficult sticks that has to have the butterfly needle in the hand :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my T13!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-18164156709418983702007-04-26T19:31:00.000-04:002007-04-26T19:31:00.000-04:00Definitely informative :) It always takes like 20...Definitely informative :) It always takes like 20 minutes for me to give blood...it comes out slowly drop by drop by drop!Christina (BookTasty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14748514570566342570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-35632219418363236002007-04-26T16:09:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:09:00.000-04:00That is the best T13 I've read this week!That is the best T13 I've read this week!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401807675546808620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-25255154478419614862007-04-26T15:52:00.000-04:002007-04-26T15:52:00.000-04:00Good info to know. I love my phlebotomist. She r...Good info to know. I love my phlebotomist. She rocks. The one I had before her, well, she didn't. Sounds like people must give you are hard time on occasion.The Ownershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134244313525896499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-1472645061174307542007-04-26T14:39:00.000-04:002007-04-26T14:39:00.000-04:00They almost always have trouble getting blood fro...They almost always have trouble getting blood from my husband. Thanks for the information.Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-32229689882096671262007-04-26T12:42:00.000-04:002007-04-26T12:42:00.000-04:00I haven't had to have any blood drawn in a long ti...I haven't had to have any blood drawn in a long time, but this is a very interesting and informative list. Thanks for sharing. <BR/>Happy TT and thanks for visiting my list! :-)L^2https://www.blogger.com/profile/00116360024655645948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-15953095480089633292007-04-26T11:06:00.000-04:002007-04-26T11:06:00.000-04:00Though I don't have to get my blood drawn often, I...Though I don't have to get my blood drawn often, I don't mind the procedure at all. Even though my veins are small and can give some people trouble, it doesn't bother me to watch being poked and prodded until they hit it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for such a great list! Happy TT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-85329183878287056332007-04-26T10:49:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:49:00.000-04:00I always do #5. I hate it when they poke and probe...I always do #5. I hate it when they poke and probe:(Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17819332544413521893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-43769326205325667522007-04-26T10:47:00.000-04:002007-04-26T10:47:00.000-04:00Ewww, I hate my blood being taken and needles in g...Ewww, I hate my blood being taken and needles in general. <BR/><BR/>Interesting list, lots of stuff I didn't know, but now I have the heebie jeebies!!!<BR/><BR/>Happy TT! Thanks for dropping by mine.Amy Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212879406999128140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-59481638866960093072007-04-26T09:41:00.000-04:002007-04-26T09:41:00.000-04:00I don't mind having my blood drawn, but the last f...I don't mind having my blood drawn, but the last few times I donated blood, it took forever and they gave my a tension ball to squeeze onto. I'm unsure why this is happening. Do you have any tips that would make donating blood a better experience? I wonder if I made sure to be really hydrated if it would help. I haven't had any blood tests in quite some time but they don't seem to be a problem because of the shortness of them.<BR/><BR/>I never even knew about a butterfly needle. But, I'm actually one of those non-complaining folks. I find it barely hurts, even when they change tubes - tell those Phlebs that they rock!!!<BR/><BR/>Have a great day and thanks for the informative TT!TeaMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601247285056038354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-19891485159053318442007-04-26T09:37:00.000-04:002007-04-26T09:37:00.000-04:00Interesting list. Thanks for sharing.. I played a...Interesting list. Thanks for sharing.. I played along for the 1st time today.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10494722944439990833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-91414936773993101222007-04-26T08:44:00.000-04:002007-04-26T08:44:00.000-04:00Funny, when i worked in the hospital, I called 'em...Funny, when i worked in the hospital, I called 'em "mosquitoes" or "leeches".<BR/><BR/>I also run pretty fast ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-23868019451887301022007-04-26T08:24:00.000-04:002007-04-26T08:24:00.000-04:00Thank you for the explanation. Your list reminded ...Thank you for the explanation. Your list reminded me of the many times I gave blood during my pregnancies. Haven't had to since. It was never a problem for me but getting any of my boys near a needle is a nightmare.<BR/><BR/>Happy TT Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-37088497353800638752007-04-26T05:12:00.000-04:002007-04-26T05:12:00.000-04:00Interesting stuff! I've had my blood drawn a zilli...Interesting stuff! I've had my blood drawn a zillion times and I have no problem with it. In fact I would give blood freely if I was allowed to.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my TT!Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768324347110231070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-7738270835190195722007-04-26T04:50:00.000-04:002007-04-26T04:50:00.000-04:00Very interesting list. Especially since I'm hopin...Very interesting list. Especially since I'm hoping to go work for one of the main companies that develops software used to track plasma donations ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800694.post-52135289702379759932007-04-26T03:43:00.000-04:002007-04-26T03:43:00.000-04:00it still gives me the creeps everytime i have some...it still gives me the creeps everytime i have some blood drawn out! scary!! :) great list, btw!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332954779822441624noreply@blogger.com