i mean, wt r da things dat commonly go wrong in a blood test, lyk if da nedle gets stuck inside?!, for example
2007-10-29 15:07:15 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ask The technician what will happen & tell her ur VERY Nervous. They'll usually try to talk you thru it.
Usually, if a technician is giving u a blood test they look for a good vein; they put a tourniquet around your upper arm & may tell you to open & close your hand (to get blood flowing in vein).
It usually feels like a pinch, they may fill up a few small vials. Then they slip needle out, put pressure on spot to keep it from bruising & give you a band aid.
-Sometimes they don't get vein 1st time and have to try again...it might feel more sore.
-Sometimes they try other arm.
-If they have trouble finding good vein they may want to do it in your hand...this hurts more, but is tolerable.
Worst case: If they can't get it after several tries...ask for someone else.
Don't Worry: The needle won't get stuck inside or break off or anything like that.
TIP: Drink plenty of fluids before you go because this hydrates your veins & makes it easier for technician or MD. to find vein easily.
Source:
Personal experience
2007-10-29 15:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by knicname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 03:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 08:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by Barry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is just a needle, I think, I don't know what you are having done but it doesn't hurt that much they just put a needle part way into a vein and tape it down then take a certain amount of blood, it takes like 5 or 10 minutes, people have blood tests all the time and there is little danger of something bad happening, also there is no way the needle will get stuck inside you, it doesn't go in far enough to
2007-10-29 15:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been drawing blood since 1978. Yes, when the needle goes in there is a slight sting...providing the person doing it is good. If they let the alcohol dry that helps too. Digging around does hurt. So if they start say stick me again no digging. The re stick is better. Once the needle is in not much pain, they may switch tubes but that should not hurt you. The tourniquet around the arm is tight but not a pain that you will not be able to stand. The needle will NOT get left in your arm it is secured to the needle holder..not to worry about that at all. You may get a bruise. As soon as the needle comes out the tech should hold pressure on the site.. You will be fine. Just don't look when they put the needle in the stick is just a second. Good luck you can do it.
2007-10-29 15:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by Teddy's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Needles cannot get lost inside of you, especially during a blood test. Blood tests are not always the most fun-- they'll hurt a little bit, but it's not too bad of pain in any case-- momentary, when the needle goes into your arm, just a small pinch or prick in most cases. If you're worried about passing out, ask if they can draw your blood from a reclining chair, and ask to sit in the chair afterwards for a few minutes just in case. I tend to be a "fainter", so I'm usually sitting down following any sort of bloodwork or shots, and I also ask for some sort of beverage, like water or Tang. There shouldn't be any side effects, except you can have a small, localized bruising at the blood draw site. Try not to think about it too much, and DO NOT LOOK when they're drawing your blood-- that's a guaranteed way to kiss the ground. Keep your eyes closed, and think of a pleasant memory. Ask if another phlebotomist or nurse will hold your hand during the blood draw-- I know it helps to relax ME. And good luck.
2007-10-29 15:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by Minda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not going to lie to you, it hurts a little. But just a little. It's actually a really easy procedure, no real side effects, except maybe a little bruising. The needle can't get stuck. It's actually fairly small, and your veins can't really grab it or anything.
The absolute worst thing that can happen is if the person doing the draw accidentally pokes it in too far and goes through the vein, you'll have a really big bruise for about a week if that happens. But that doesn't happen very often.
2007-10-29 15:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by Emmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The needle won't get lost in your arm. The hub end is way too big.
My first bit of advice is to not watch.
My next bit is to not prepare. Sometimes the technologist will count to three because some people like a warning. Others should not get a warning because just as the technologist counts three, the person will tense up. The more tense you are, the more it will hurt.
daisycm brought up a good point. The whole thing will be over sooner if you are properly hydrated. If you aren't, it will take longer to get enough blood for the test.
2007-10-29 15:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by THE STUDLIEST 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple blood test is just a pinched finger. Veinal blood test involve sticking a needle in a vein on your arm and taking a small amount of blood into a tube connected to the needle. Both are fairly painless. Just get someone who knows what they are doing :) Worse case scenario they will have to sting you few times to get to the vein. Just an advance - look away while they are doing it and you'll be fine.
2007-10-29 15:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL Honey usually for blood test the will use a butterfly needle
witch is very small and it only take about 2 too 3 mins. and it will be over ok no worries. Oh and I have never heard of needles getting stuck in ppls arms.
2007-10-29 15:12:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋