What do I do about how my blood was taken?!
Question: What do I do about how my blood was taken!?
This has been about a month ago, I was really sick and went to the ER!. They had to draw blood from me and when they did they just started an IV because I needed fluid cause I was so dehydrated (no biggy), lol!. Even though the paramedic who stuck me didn't have the hose thingy tightened and blood went all over the floor from my arm!. So that was no problem!. He cleaned me up, got some blood and got the fluid going!. About 10 minutes later a lab tech lady came in and said they needed more blood for more tests cause they didn't get enough the first time!. I asked if she was going to take it out of the other arm and she said yes (still thinking to myself, no big deal)!. I donate blood and I'm not afraid of those needles, however I can never watch them actually poke the needle in me!. I look away and once poked I'm fine and look around!. This lab tech grabbed a needle, so I thought she was preparing and so i turned my head but waiting for her to sterilize my arm!. To my shock, as I had my head turned she just poked me and drew my blood!. She didn't even wipe the area with anything!. Mind you, I just came off a roof from helping my brother shingle, I was filthy dirty!. I've had cold/allergy like symptoms since but I don't think it's caused any damage!. Should i let the hospital know!? (stupid question ah)!? I just don't want the hospital to discriminate against me if I make this report!. I usually am in the ER about once a month for migraines!. Everyone is usually great to me (knock on wood)!. Who knows whats said once I walk out the doors though, lol!. In all my 31yrs of life, I've always had my area's cleaned when blood is draw!. When I donate blood they clean the area for like 2 minutes with 2 different chemicals!. I didn't say anything cause it all happened so fast!. Once she had my blood she jetted for the door!. I was just in shock an didn't want to argue cause I didn't feel well!. So whats E1's opinion on this!? Thanks, oh one more thing!. When the paramedic drew my blood, this lab tech was even in the room and seen him cleaning my other arm before he drew the blood!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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It is no big deal that she didnt wipe the area!. Several years ago there was a study which was conducted that showed diabetics who gave themselves insulin shots through their pants were at no greater risk of infection than those who wiped with alcohol first!.
I wouldnt worry about it and let it go!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I wouldnt worry about it and let it go!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
" I usually am in the ER about once a month for migraines!."
What the hell!? You are wasting resources that are meant for EMERGENCIES!.
ER is for people who might DIE, not for stressed out soccer moms who need another fix of vicodin!.
As for the nurse drawing blood without wiping, it doesn't matter if you file the report!. They probably all hate you because you're a hypochondriac anyways, so it's not like they'll think any less of you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
What the hell!? You are wasting resources that are meant for EMERGENCIES!.
ER is for people who might DIE, not for stressed out soccer moms who need another fix of vicodin!.
As for the nurse drawing blood without wiping, it doesn't matter if you file the report!. They probably all hate you because you're a hypochondriac anyways, so it's not like they'll think any less of you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com