Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 In a message dated 10/29/2003 5:51:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, kellirz@... writes: What I want to know is if you think I should medicate him? The Beh Ped said we could. At first I thought that it would be worse to deal with drugs and the side effects than just the trauma of being restrained. But now I'm having second thoughts. What do you think? First of all what would you medicate him with? You cannot medicate him with anything strong enough to take the pain out of a blood draw. You can ask the Ped if they can give u some emla cream it is used to numb the skin and put on 1/2 hour prior to a blood draw although It is my understanding you cannot get it anymore. Some medications also affect what ever it is that they are drawing the blood for. And I actually have never medicated any of my patients even kids that do freak out which is 99% of all 4 year old for blood draws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 When you say " medicate " do you mean his regular meds or do you mean a special med to calm him down? Also, there is a cream they can put on his skin so he won't hurt when he gets " stuck " - I think Jill mentions it sometimes. Roxanna In a message dated 10/29/2003 5:51:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, kellirz@... writes: What I want to know is if you think I should medicate him? The Beh Ped said we could. At first I thought that it would be worse to deal with drugs and the side effects than just the trauma of being restrained. But now I'm having second thoughts. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 > He is almost 4 1/2 is 4' and 78lbs.>>>>. Wow I guess you have a carseat that goes up to 100 pounds since they have to be in them until they are 80 pounds and 8 years old which ever come last. So there fore he will be in on till he is 8 even though he is 80 pounds becauce he is not yet 8. Marj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 -- I wouldn't medicate. I mean most meds strong enough would have to be given thru a shot wouldn't they??? And it might effect the outcome of your testing, right?? I don't know.. You have to do what you think is best but personally I wouldn't! Good luck! Steph > Hey everyone, > > I don't post often...usually I'm a week behind reading the posts, at > that point my opinions are old news. And in all honesty, I am so > new to this, I'm not sure I can add much of value. > > I am in need of your experienced opinion. We finally got in to see > the Behavioral Ped. She sent our son for bone-age films since he is > so large. He is almost 4 1/2 is 4' and 78lbs. She wants to rule > out other things before she orders the blood work so we can get all > the tests at one time. I am very glad of this since the last time > we had blood drawn it took four people to hold him down and it took > three different people and a total of four sticks to get the blood. > It was absolutely horrible and I am dreading it already. I plan on > requesting their most experienced phlebotomist. > > What I want to know is if you think I should medicate him? The Beh > Ped said we could. At first I thought that it would be worse to > deal with drugs and the side effects than just the trauma of being > restrained. But now I'm having second thoughts. What do you think? > > Kelli, mom to Xander(4) and Isa(10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Here's an example of a numbing cream: http://www.dermstore.com/product_ELA%2DMax+4%25_129.htm You usually have to ask the pharmacist for it. There are other prescription ones, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Thanks to everyone who responded to my question. Xander isn't on any medication at this time. I'm pretty sure we couldn't get him to swallow anything anyway. I read through your answers and realized that it isn't the pain that is the problem it is being restrained/touched. It is just another trial to get through. I'm such a whimp when it comes to my babies. I will try to be brave. Kelli > In a message dated 10/29/2003 5:51:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, > kellirz@h... writes: > What I want to know is if you think I should medicate him? The Beh > Ped said we could. At first I thought that it would be worse to > deal with drugs and the side effects than just the trauma of being > restrained. But now I'm having second thoughts. What do you think? > First of all what would you medicate him with? You cannot medicate > him with anything strong enough to take the pain out of a blood draw. You can > ask the Ped if they can give u some emla cream it is used to numb the skin and > put on 1/2 hour prior to a blood draw although It is my understanding you > cannot get it anymore. Some medications also affect what ever it is that they are > drawing the blood for. And I actually have never medicated any of my patients > even kids that do freak out which is 99% of all 4 year old for blood draws. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Kelli, Perhaps a social story describing the procedure would help. It could talk about how important it is for him to be still. How it hurts more and takes longer if he moves. How it might hurt some, but he can focus on staying still. How it is okay for him to tell you how much it is hurting. How other people may help him stay still, but they will let go of him when it is all done. Good luck! in Massachusetts > Thanks to everyone who responded to my question. > > Xander isn't on any medication at this time. I'm pretty sure we > couldn't get him to swallow anything anyway. I read through your > answers and realized that it isn't the pain that is the problem it > is being restrained/touched. It is just another trial to get > through. I'm such a whimp when it comes to my babies. I will try > to be brave. > > Kelli > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 I know some people who draw blood for a living are trained to use some sort of " papoose " restraint for small kids who freak out. Hospitals usually have at least one person who can do that. You may want to look into it. I also know people who have used the numbing cream, and have said the it has helped. Meredith > > In a message dated 10/29/2003 5:51:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, > > kellirz@h... writes: > > What I want to know is if you think I should medicate him? The > Beh > > Ped said we could. At first I thought that it would be worse to > > deal with drugs and the side effects than just the trauma of being > > restrained. But now I'm having second thoughts. What do you > think? > > First of all what would you medicate him with? You cannot > medicate > > him with anything strong enough to take the pain out of a blood > draw. You can > > ask the Ped if they can give u some emla cream it is used to numb > the skin and > > put on 1/2 hour prior to a blood draw although It is my > understanding you > > cannot get it anymore. Some medications also affect what ever it > is that they are > > drawing the blood for. And I actually have never medicated any of > my patients > > even kids that do freak out which is 99% of all 4 year old for > blood draws. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 Kelli, There is such a thing as a cream that numbs the area and he won't be able to feel it....see it yes, but feel the needle no. At some point they want us to do the Fragile X test and I can only imagine having to take my 4 yr old's blood.....getting a splinter is a whole family ordeal that lasts an hour with lots of screaming. Its pretty awful. Your ped should know about it. They gave it to me when they had to take a freckle out and it works wonders. Good luck! Johanna Kelli <kellirz@...> wrote: Hey everyone, I don't post often...usually I'm a week behind reading the posts, at that point my opinions are old news. And in all honesty, I am so new to this, I'm not sure I can add much of value. I am in need of your experienced opinion. We finally got in to see the Behavioral Ped. She sent our son for bone-age films since he is so large. He is almost 4 1/2 is 4' and 78lbs. She wants to rule out other things before she orders the blood work so we can get all the tests at one time. I am very glad of this since the last time we had blood drawn it took four people to hold him down and it took three different people and a total of four sticks to get the blood. It was absolutely horrible and I am dreading it already. I plan on requesting their most experienced phlebotomist. What I want to know is if you think I should medicate him? The Beh Ped said we could. At first I thought that it would be worse to deal with drugs and the side effects than just the trauma of being restrained. But now I'm having second thoughts. What do you think? Kelli, mom to Xander(4) and Isa(10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I was wondering how you all would feel about this. I realized as I was walking out from our scanning appointment that while I knew what was going on and what would happen next and what it's like to have a child with plagio & what it's like to go through the band treatment and all-- not every parent coming out of those evaluations would-- and I thought- I wish I could tell all those moms & dads about this group-- so I was thinking- would it be okay to print up a few business type cards (to be left at the desk of the facility, with permission)that just said something like- " do you have questions about plagiocephaly? want to talk to other parents in the same situation? you can get your questions answered and talk to other parents on the positional plagiocephaly group online. new members welcome. " and have the url listed on the card. not sure if this is a violation of things or not so moderators please let me know-- and if it'd be better for me to make up a local group for plagio I could do that, too- and put cards out for that. it's just a brainstorm. I know for me one of the first things I do when I'm faced with a new unknown is to google & search the heck out of it- which is how I found all of you- but I don't think most people are like that. anyhow. chime in, pipe in, give me your 2 cents. you all have been so wonderful to me that I don't want to violate trust or friendships, but if you think it's a good idea, I'd hate for others to miss out when they could at the least find some solidarity out there. okay. looking forward to feedback. lynn mom to: dylan, age 3yr, docband grad daphne & andrea, age 6mo, starband hopefuls northern indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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