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RP: Drawing Blood?

Repost from 6-12

My DD needs to have a blood test today.  She has had vomiting and diahreah off and on for the past 3 weeks.  Pedi has switched her to soy, which seemed to work for about 5 days, but Sunday it started up again.  Pedi wants to rule out lactose and soy allergy through a blood test. 

I have heard on this board that some poor kids have had to have blood drawn from their head.  Is this common for most blood tests around 8 months or is it something specific to their condition?  I have googled and all I can find is the heal prick for newborns.  I just want to prepare myself for what she may have to go through.

Re: RP: Drawing Blood?

  • Every time DS has had to have blood drawn they've done it from his foot - either the heal or the top of his foot.  The top was much worse and he cried almost as loud as I did.  He was only 7 weeks old though.  I can't imagine they'd need to get it from your DC's head at 8 months though. 
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  • I don't think I have seen any blood draws from scalp veins, but it is a popular place for IV's in newborns. Their peripheral veins are just too tiny.

    At 7 months I would not think they would stick your daughter in the head. Try to keep her as hydrated as possible ( i know, tough with the vomiting and diahrrea), it can be tough to find a vein on a dehydrated baby.

    Good luck. And remember that it will be worse for you then her! She's not the one who has to remember it.

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