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Arterial blood draw
I am new on O2 therapy, I receive my care through the V.A. The respiratory therapist is required to do a arterial blood draw every 6 weeks. I found it VERY painful, in fact she attempted 4 times (2 in the wrist, 2 in the arm) with no success, all in order to find out if I smoke, which I do not. There is a blood lab 30 feet away that does hundreds a day, but she has this machine which will tell her instantly if I am a liar. I have been diagnosed primarily with Restrictive, but also have obstructive. Does anyone else have a problem with how painful this procedure is, and does anyone go to a Lab and have it done?
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