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Q: Passing Out While Drawing Blood
asked by: pezok on January 14th, 2007
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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?


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littlesqueaks
replied on January 14th, 2007
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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
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