Info I Learned On Foot Draw Protocol From Mayo

cinnamonsmile

For people with bilateral arm/hand LE and Foot Draws:

Mayo clinic lab has a protocol that if you need a foot draw for blood draws, the foot needs to stay elevated for 2 hours afterwards. I forgot to ask why, but am assuming because of blood clots.

My local clinic NEVER mentioned this to me. I told the Mayo tech that and she said she wasn't surprised.

 

CypressCynthia

Thank you for this important

Thank you for this important info!  I am happy to see your post my friend!!!!!  Hope you are doing better?

New Flower

Thanks

Thank you for this very important info

Different Ballgame

Thanks for making us smarter.

It is always great when a sistern can educzte us.  I will remember this information and will past it along.

 

Hugs,

Janelle

carkris

Different Ballgame said:

Thanks for making us smarter.

It is always great when a sistern can educzte us.  I will remember this information and will past it along.

 

Hugs,

Janelle

its so funny my hospital was

its so funny my hospital was horrifed when I said they should use my foot. But at  my pedi hospital we use what we can get, and even in teenagers and adults.

VickiSam

carkris said:

its so funny my hospital was

its so funny my hospital was horrifed when I said they should use my foot. But at  my pedi hospital we use what we can get, and even in teenagers and adults.

Interesting ....

I  DO get blood draws from my feet --- did NOT know this.   That you for this information.... i am sure elavation helps with possible blood clots.

Thank you, Thank you,  Thank you,

 

Vicki Sam