2007-01-27 04:59:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
A good phlebotomist should be able to. I use distraction techniques to help ease my patients. I also don't gather my equipment in front of them, and make sure that my patients know how much blood I'm taking. The tubes hold between 1-2 teaspoons, knowing that information sometimes is enough to help ease my patients.
Let the phlebotomist know that you don't like needles. They will select the best equipment for your veins. The common misconception is that a butterfly means a small needle. This is not true!!! We have butterfly infusion sets in a variety of needle sizes, so requesting that may not make your life too much easier.
Look for the letters PBT on the phletobomist's name badge if available, this means they are certified.
What tests are you having done and I can tell you how much blood they will need?
Good Luck!!
2007-01-27 06:02:19 · answer #1 · answered by Phlebotomist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a phobia of needles and phlebotomists will both help or ward off your progess. It extremely relies upon on how undesirable your phobia is. when I see a needle i bypass into mass panic and hyperventalate so it would not help in any respect. There are extremely therapists you could bypass to who're experienced to dispell phobias through letting you get entry to the stimulus and preparation you to manage it. i ought to signify that route first. yet again, i recognize all of this stuff and am nonetheless too scared to make an appointment the position i'd must be uncovered to needles, so i am going to't say a lot lol!
2016-10-16 04:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by windy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we can calm people down. Just ask if you can lay down. Tell them you are nervous and that you have a fear of needles. They should explain things to you. Look at the wall or engage in conversation while the process is going on. Theses tend to make you forget about the needle. You will be perfectly fine.
2007-01-27 05:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by lovin_joe_2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Needles don't hurt if you stay calm and relaxed. Try some deep breathing for about 20 minutes before you get your blood drawn.
2007-01-27 05:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Phlebotomy is not a proven method for curing anything. The ancient practice of bloodletting was mostly abandoned by the 19th century. Its resurgence lately is not based on any empirical evidence that it works in any way. Any "cures" that occur are based mainly on placebo effects. By the way, drawing blood to cure a fear of drawing blood sounds a bit circular. If it's a really bad phobia, I'd see a psychologist or counselor. They'd be more able to help.
2007-01-27 05:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by Roger 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no but you can get a Valium type pill from the MD if its' really out of control. I used them on my dogs while driving cross country. it works with dental phobics too
2007-01-27 05:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by know it all 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋