I don't doubt this, but it true, it seems phlebotomists should be observing related issues when trying to draw blood. I wonder if anyone's asked them.
My experience is they seem to be kind of at the bottom of the medical totem pole and probably don't want to risk their careers rocking the boat. That said, i've known a few full-blown nurses who drew blood regularly and you'd think they'd be seeing issues and be speaking up.
As an aside, a skilled phlebotomist is a real joy to have draw your blood. I knew one in particular - ex-mil nurse. Not a mark or a bruise or even any pain - was like he was never there. Always admire someone skilled at their profession.
My left arm is destroyed for drawing blood. I had a butcher lance through my main blood vessels in my arm. She created a giant pool of blood under the skin. Then proceeded to saw the needle back and forth trying to get blood to go into the vile. FFS, women stop !!! No one can draw blood from that arm anymore.
I have fortunately (and unfortunately) actually had 2 whole plebotomists who were great! They are the true heroes, I tell ya. I have also had one who basically took a large stitch on the back of my hand.. went in, dug around and came out again about an inch away.. two holes for the price of one.. 😅🥲
I don't doubt this, but it true, it seems phlebotomists should be observing related issues when trying to draw blood. I wonder if anyone's asked them.
My experience is they seem to be kind of at the bottom of the medical totem pole and probably don't want to risk their careers rocking the boat. That said, i've known a few full-blown nurses who drew blood regularly and you'd think they'd be seeing issues and be speaking up.
As an aside, a skilled phlebotomist is a real joy to have draw your blood. I knew one in particular - ex-mil nurse. Not a mark or a bruise or even any pain - was like he was never there. Always admire someone skilled at their profession.
My left arm is destroyed for drawing blood. I had a butcher lance through my main blood vessels in my arm. She created a giant pool of blood under the skin. Then proceeded to saw the needle back and forth trying to get blood to go into the vile. FFS, women stop !!! No one can draw blood from that arm anymore.
I have fortunately (and unfortunately) actually had 2 whole plebotomists who were great! They are the true heroes, I tell ya. I have also had one who basically took a large stitch on the back of my hand.. went in, dug around and came out again about an inch away.. two holes for the price of one.. 😅🥲
Should be easy to find a new job