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This and That and Talk - My Transplant
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@2011panc, Thank you for this reply! And Thanks to your husband for this wealth of information!!
Many years with many needle entries, and I never knew the details involved. I am so very happy that you have shared this with us! This makes it even more special when it is an easy needle entry. My sincere appreciation goes out to all phlebotomists for getting it done!
I learned when I was at Mayo, that they use thin needles. And now I make sure that the local phlebotomist uses the narrow "butterfly" ones. Can you believe that I once had to insist, because I was told that they cost more at my local lab!
Rosemary
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@rosemarya, @2011panc - Now that you mention it Mayo does always use the butterfly needles. I think they are usually used in pediatrics as I first became aware of them when my children were getting blood draws. Maybe that is why I usually do not have an issue because my local lab uses them too.
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The choice of needle is usually the phlebotomist's choice, having more to do with what they are comfortable using than focusing on the situation at hand. I believe the butterfly is generally accepted as the best to use for long-term and difficult draws, but like everywhere in life there are pleasant, caring people and then the other ones that would rather watch the clock go round and leave with money in their pocket.
You are most welcome to what's in my mind, just be careful going there! lol