Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I absolutely agree, . 's anxiety kicks in big-time for these type of situations. In fact, I have skipped or stopped his blood draws from time to time. He needs one now so I'm going to try your idea and have him practice before we go.Any suggestions for bandaids? Bandaids applied for any reason cause him so much distress that he will remove them immediately. We have tried stickers, but he won't keep them on his skin either. We've tried covering the bandaged area with clothing, but he'll just pick at it and become even more upset.As a side note, although his pain threshold is still high, it has improved enough for him to register some pain now. Double-edged sword... Let her play and practice with a syringe (without needle) on you, her dog, her doll, etc. It takes a long time for a child to decrease sensitivity. And I do not believe it is the pain so much as the hold down, the tension of the adults around, and the mere idea. just my thoughts. has had MANY blood draws over the last 10 years and they are still a fight even with numbing cream, putting the rubber band over her shirt instead of directly on her skin, etc. Any tips on how to make this easier would be appreciated! Heidi -- Sara- different pathways lead to Nirvana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Elie never uses band aids. We just sit a second longer and press on the spot. Then we leave. IF he bruises (and occasionally he does- it is less stressful then a band aid. BTW _ Elie is now 26. Since he had pneumonia and acute renal shutdown from de-hydration, Elie has LOVED getting needles - for any reason. Quite a change from the 'make balloons from rubber gloves, watching videos, reading stories, practice sessions before the blood draw - maybe three days ahead.'  I absolutely agree, . 's anxiety kicks in big-time for these type of situations. In fact, I have skipped or stopped his blood draws from time to time. He needs one now so I'm going to try your idea and have him practice before we go. Any suggestions for bandaids? Bandaids applied for any reason cause him so much distress that he will remove them immediately. We have tried stickers, but he won't keep them on his skin either. We've tried covering the bandaged area with clothing, but he'll just pick at it and become even more upset. As a side note, although his pain threshold is still high, it has improved enough for him to register some pain now. Double-edged sword...  Let her play and practice with a syringe (without needle) on you, her dog, her doll, etc. It takes a long time for a child to decrease sensitivity. And I do not believe it is the pain so much as the hold down, the tension of the adults around, and the mere idea. just my thoughts.  has had MANY blood draws over the last 10 years and they are still a fight even with numbing cream, putting the rubber band over her shirt instead of directly on her skin, etc.  Any tips on how to make this easier would be appreciated!  Heidi -- Sara- different pathways lead to Nirvana. -- Sara- different pathways lead to Nirvana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 : We use Tegaderms on Tori because she is allergic to any other adhesive. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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