2006-10-17 12:14:28 · 10 answers · asked by shave111 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I've had it done 3 times and each time it was in my hand. By the way, there's this creme that you can get called Emla which makes it hurt A LOT less!
2006-10-17 13:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by fayra_elm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really based on where they locate a good vein to start the IV. The top of the hand is where they try to put it but sometimes it doesnt always work out that way. Then they try the arm. It all depends on your veins.
2006-10-17 12:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by chippie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, as explained by many above. If you prefer one site to another, just ask if they can use that site. If you have a good vein, I'm sure they'd try to use it. Although, the top of the hand is more "out of the way" from the area where they have to stand and work.
2006-10-17 13:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the standard protocol for all punctures is to start at the extremities and work your way up, meaning the hand is usually the first place to stick, this is true with ivs and abgs
2006-10-17 12:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by steveangela1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my wisdom teeth out they put the iv in my arm
2006-10-17 14:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by eeeeeeeeclipse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on teh vein and dr some prefer to do it arm others hand
2006-10-17 12:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by cameron b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time they put it in the top of your hand. this way isnt as painful.
2006-10-17 12:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by bubbaann06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wherever they can get a better vein puncture.
2006-10-17 12:15:46 · answer #8 · answered by roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some good nerve medicine you will get out of there quicker
2006-10-20 17:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they put it in your arm as far as i can remember
2006-10-17 12:26:50 · answer #10 · answered by gothmetalhead2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋