Passing Out While Drawing Blood Posted: 01-14-07 00:55am
Hi,
first time posting, not sure if this is
the right format, but ill give it a go
anyways. I was at the blood lab today
for a blood test for my new job and blood
work was needed. I have very small veins
so it was hard for her to find one to use
(took her a few pokes to get a vein).
Once she finally found the vien I got very
light headed and passed out. I have
never been afraid of any needles or blood.
This was my second time getting blood
work and I never passed out the first
time. I was woundering if anyone knows
why this would happen to me?
Thanks
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littlesqueaks
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 296 Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Posted: 01-14-07 01:14am
There could be many factors in why you may
have passed out. Heat, not eating, not
enough fluids, or just having to be poked
a few times before hitting the vein. I
had passed out when getting an iv when the
nurse missed 4 times and that is because I
started to panic after the second time
that she missed and I started
hyperventalating (sp?) it normally is not
something to be concerned about. Did you
ask them why while you were in there?
Anyways I hope your ok now
