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Nurse unable to draw blood - tips for tiny veins?
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<blockquote data-quote="Providence 62" data-source="post: 1423353" data-attributes="member: 153605"><p>I have the same problem and used to dread blood tests. Now I have my phlebotomist trained things are much better. Drink lots of water before you go to the test and walk as much as you can on the way. Tell the phlebotomist to try taking the the blood out of the back of your hand with a small (child's) butterfly - he/she will know what you mean. When they put the needle in, wiggle your toes. Tell them this is the easiest way for you if this works and DO NOT let them stab around. You are as entitled to a comfortable blood test as anyone else.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck,</p><p></p><p>P</p><p>xxx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Providence 62, post: 1423353, member: 153605"] I have the same problem and used to dread blood tests. Now I have my phlebotomist trained things are much better. Drink lots of water before you go to the test and walk as much as you can on the way. Tell the phlebotomist to try taking the the blood out of the back of your hand with a small (child's) butterfly - he/she will know what you mean. When they put the needle in, wiggle your toes. Tell them this is the easiest way for you if this works and DO NOT let them stab around. You are as entitled to a comfortable blood test as anyone else. Best of luck, P xxx [/QUOTE]
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