What is Phlebotomy

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What is Phlebotomy

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• It is important to understand what is phlebotomy
  for because if done inappropriately, can actually
  worsen the persons condition by experiencing
  severe iron deficiency and increasing your risk
  of suffering a stroke.

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• However, side effects in phlebotomy is rare but
  it exists. There is usually a minor discomfort
  that comes with the insertion of needles to draw
  blood and in some instances may cause certain
  individuals to faint or to feel nauseated. It is
  also not uncommon for an individual to feel dizzy
  and tired after a phlebotomy and this may last a
  day or two.

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• Furthermore, iron deficiency should be avoided
  at all costs since it may be depleted if one
  undergoes regular phlebotomy. Your medical
  practitioner should monitor the iron levels and
  prescribe an iron supplement when necessary. In
  some circumstances, when an individual is unable
  to take oral iron supplements due to whatever
  reasons, the iron may be administered
  intravenously.

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• After thoroughly discussing in detail what is
  phlebotomy and what is phlebotomy for, it is
  likewise important to understand the procedure
  that goes with it. Phlebotomy can be performed in
  a laboratory, hospital or even a medical clinic.

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• The procedure is somewhat similar to blood
  donation wherein a healthcare professional
  inserts a needle into a vein and draws
  approximately 500 ml or 17 fluid oz of blood.
  The procedure takes less than 30 minutes to
  complete and does not require any advance
  preparation like fasting.

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• There will be instances that the healthcare
  professional or phlebotomist will request you to
  lie down but normally, you can sit for the entire
  duration of the process. The phlebotomist will
  first insert an intravenous needle into your vein
  to administer a saline solution which is
  basically just salt and water.

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• The phlebotomist or healthcare professional will
  then insert a second needle to draw the blood and
  the amount of blood would depend entirely on the
  requesting physician who are usually
  cardiologists. The phlebotomist will also
  monitor your pulse and blood pressure for any
  sign that your body might adversely react to the
  process.

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• The needles will then be removed and the
  individual will be kept for a short observation
  until they are well enough to get up and leave.
• And that is all there is to know when you ask
  the question, what is phlebotomy.

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What is Phlebotomy

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