Micah gets his blood drawn by the best phlebotomist ever!

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  • čas přidán 17. 12. 2017
  • Micah is 6 years old and and he doesn’t shed a tear!
    We had the best phlebotomist. She was so patient with Micah, did such a great job of explaining every step and made him feel calm and relaxed while she drew his blood. For those who are asking. Micah was gettin his blood drawn to test for celiac disease. Came back negative. His dad is a nurse and so all of our kids have been fascinated with anything medical, and he's done a good job at making our kids comfortable with going to the doctor and helping them understand why its important. Also, I was filming this with permission from the phlebotomist to show his daddy and our family how brave he was. Micah especially wanted to be able to show his older siblings too. If you want a tip for helping your child to be more comfortable with getting a shot or their blood drawn, make sure to explain the WHY behind it. I find that when kids understand why they need to get something done, often times they are more compliant. Good Luck everyone! Be brave like Micah and it will be over before you know it! Stay healthy and safe.

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  • @vickycravey6848
    @vickycravey6848 Před 5 lety +1590

    You know that kid wanted to cry for a second there, but he was so brave. I love nurses that treat kids like they are important; and I love nurses who teach you what's going on. My dad had a nurse that taught me all about his machines while he was still under after his bypass surgery. She didn't have to do that.

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 5 lety +46

      What a great dad!

    • @smallyx3729
      @smallyx3729 Před 5 lety +16

      You say this like kids aren’t important 😂😂

    • @vickycravey6848
      @vickycravey6848 Před 5 lety +37

      SOS SMALLY on the contrary. I'm saying it because kids are treated like animated objects, based on personal experience as a child and parent. The doctors and nurses talk to the parents, they don't explain to the kids what's happening to their own bodies. I get that they don't want to scare the kids, but information is the best remedy of fear (but not too much info...ignorance is also bliss. LOL)

    • @KMozOutdoors
      @KMozOutdoors Před 5 lety +9

      Everyone is important❤❤❤

    • @ks687
      @ks687 Před 5 lety +3

      Vicky Cravey same but when I got my blood taken my nurse was rude

  • @Nostxlgia482
    @Nostxlgia482 Před 5 lety +3030

    And I’m 14 and have a panic attack before I even walk into the room. 😭🤦🏽‍♀️😂

    • @lala-xi3vw
      @lala-xi3vw Před 5 lety +62

      Pool Noodle Msp same girl

    • @sadbossw4409
      @sadbossw4409 Před 5 lety +135

      Same I’m 12 and my mom yells at me because I’m being an embarrassment and I’m like nooo I don’t want to I have to go to the bathroom please please I don’t want to one Time I had a 10 minute freak out because I was scared and they had to give medicine to calm me down I was insane

    • @thegamingflutist482
      @thegamingflutist482 Před 5 lety +81

      Same for me. I'm thirteen and I almost had a n anxiety attack. I was in tears and mom made me look at her and I didn't feel a thing. Though, I almost passed out after it was over.

    • @jamiya5492
      @jamiya5492 Před 5 lety +13

      Boss W 😂😂😂

    • @mellyvengeancesimmer4365
      @mellyvengeancesimmer4365 Před 5 lety +70

      I also have anxiety too with everything hospital related

  • @lianesturrock9953
    @lianesturrock9953 Před 4 lety +37

    We NEED more people like her in the medical field. She did an amazing job!

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 4 lety

      She really did!

    • @SomeOne-zw6kh
      @SomeOne-zw6kh Před 8 měsíci

      Thats true, but this kid was also different. Generally kids are so freaked out they can't even focus on what you're saying.

  • @hotoole2956
    @hotoole2956 Před 4 lety +224

    I love the fact that she’s telling him the real words for everything and explaining everything to him not just baby talking him or assuming he doesn’t want to know how it works. The more you know the less you’re afraid and I think she did a great job

  • @cassandramontressor2820
    @cassandramontressor2820 Před 5 lety +420

    I love how he counted to 30! So cute

    • @bob.ex3124
      @bob.ex3124 Před 3 lety +3

      I know so addorable

    • @chrissysmith5619
      @chrissysmith5619 Před rokem +1

      Haha, he was busy counting, “Mom don’t interrupt Me..I gotta get the 30 like she said!’

  • @OnlyMichaelJackson
    @OnlyMichaelJackson Před 4 lety +168

    I've never seen a doctor with so much patience. I love how she wants him to know exactly what's happening to him.

    • @OnlyMichaelJackson
      @OnlyMichaelJackson Před 4 lety

      @Alexander Shambach kudos to you bro 👍🏽

    • @landen872
      @landen872 Před 4 lety +9

      @Alexander Shambach phlebotomist

    • @maryem8263
      @maryem8263 Před 4 lety +3

      Not a Dr but ya.

    • @julietamerrino2670
      @julietamerrino2670 Před 4 lety

      Que valiente

    • @matth227
      @matth227 Před 11 měsíci

      Yes for real I hated when doctors would bs me as a kid like just tell the truth I can handle it.

  • @silentfistgaming5391
    @silentfistgaming5391 Před 3 lety +175

    Who else getting they blood drawn soon and wanted to check it out 🩸

    • @chloechoi4787
      @chloechoi4787 Před 3 lety +7

      LMAO SAME

    • @rougepenguin2839
      @rougepenguin2839 Před 3 lety +9

      Same, tomorrow at 7:00 I have to go get my blood taken😩

    • @chloechoi4787
      @chloechoi4787 Před 3 lety +2

      @@rougepenguin2839 dont worry I already got mine and it didnt hurt at all! it feels like a pinch

    • @rougepenguin2839
      @rougepenguin2839 Před 3 lety +5

      @@chloechoi4787 don’t get my hopes to high

    • @chloechoi4787
      @chloechoi4787 Před 3 lety +5

      @@rougepenguin2839 if you're scared of needles ask the person for a shorter needle so it's less painful

  • @gurll8784
    @gurll8784 Před 5 lety +58

    He looked so interested. He might be a phlebotomist one day, who knows...
    This woman is a true inspiration for young children! ❤

  • @jeremyviromek
    @jeremyviromek Před 5 lety +694

    Why does he look excited? I nearly fainted watching.

  • @ckildegaard
    @ckildegaard Před 5 lety +545

    She was so amazing! I feel like her explaining everything probably really helped it be an easy experience. Took a little longer that way, but I think it's probably well worth it!

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 5 lety +13

      I totally agree! And i really think thats why Micah was so calm.

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +4

      You're supposed to explain everything.

    • @ckildegaard
      @ckildegaard Před 5 lety +6

      @@eastcoastemt9392 I think they should, but it doesn't always happen. Sure didn't tell me much when I was young.

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +6

      @@ckildegaard Me either. Army brat. They told my mother, "if she's not still, I'm going to stick again... and again... and again... until I get the blood". Brutal.

    • @ckildegaard
      @ckildegaard Před 5 lety +2

      @@eastcoastemt9392 Wow...great way to help someone learn that medical stuff is safe and okay and...there to help them! NOT.

  • @eddiecuellar7215
    @eddiecuellar7215 Před 4 lety +25

    MICAH YOU ARE MORE BRAVE THAN ME AND I'M A 60 YEAR OLD MAN!!!! I'M SOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

  • @tcpudp6847
    @tcpudp6847 Před 4 lety +32

    We need. More nurses like her. She is very passionate of she is doing.

    • @tcpudp6847
      @tcpudp6847 Před 4 lety +1

      @@riseandshine6193 I don't know what's that mean. You a man of experience

    • @lifeisacoustics
      @lifeisacoustics Před 4 lety +2

      @@tcpudp6847 It is a person who specializes in drawing blood which is a very hard job for us conventional doctors

    • @josmith5419
      @josmith5419 Před 4 lety +2

      Ernie The Giant Chicken it’s obvious that you’re a phlebotomist and not a doctor. Nice try though.

  • @julieelaine6856
    @julieelaine6856 Před 5 lety +879

    Taking notes from her for one day when I’m a phlebotomist 😂

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 5 lety +31

      good idea!
      good luck!

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +22

      Awesome, best of luck to you! Just an FYI, new phlebotomists make around $13/hr to risk your life. I suggest you do a 10 month LPN course. You'll make 2-3 times the money.

    • @leahcabrera4891
      @leahcabrera4891 Před 5 lety +5

      I would come to u if u we’re like that doctor

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +8

      @Daniel Sadjadi When is the last time you've seen a physician perform a venous puncture? Phlebotomists risk their lives for every puncture/possible needle stick/HIV/HEP-C. Aside from starting an IV (which MDs NEVER do), access is all needleless. ABGs & central lines are even passed off to PAs. Most EMT/Paramedics in major cities go in to very dangerous situations for minimum wage, wearing body armor (expired/donated from Police Departments). We don't do it for the money to say the least & many are volunteers. Nurses who make $50/hr in the Boston area aren't even allowed to Hoyer patients or slide transfer them from bed to chair. Next time you have to transfer a 675lbs patient from bed to bariatric stretcher, then in to an ambulance, let me know when you blow you back out after stair-chairing them up 3 flights. Tell me how hard you risk you life by pushing a pen.

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +4

      @Daniel Sadjadi No. CNAs make $13/Hr, same as a new EMT. Nurses often pass off treatments on to CNAs during their ADLs. Rarely do you see a nurse OR doctor provide hands-on patient care. When is the lasts time you administered an enema with digital disempactmnent & cleaned up, or a complete head to toe bed bath? Back to basics. Can you support your entire family on $27K/yr?

  • @kimberlygathings2936
    @kimberlygathings2936 Před 5 lety +285

    We need more nurses like her

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 5 lety +12

      agreed!

    • @mckenna8663
      @mckenna8663 Před 5 lety +60

      Phlebotomists, please. We need to be recoginized to get the respect we deserve.

    • @kennethsword08
      @kennethsword08 Před 5 lety +15

      Mc Kenna yes that’s right and Phlebotomist is associated with Medical Technologist. I hope that in the near future all medical staff will be identified individually(pharmacist, med techs, nurses, rad techs, etc.

    • @yunginaliel
      @yunginaliel Před 5 lety +7

      kennethsword08 agreed! very similar jobs to people outside of healthcare but all deserve to be respected and appreciated separately as they are all important pieces in one big machine of keeping us all healthy! :)

    • @aqueenaija
      @aqueenaija Před 5 lety +6

      She's not a nurse

  • @ashparks7972
    @ashparks7972 Před 4 lety +29

    This was awesome, I hate when nurses lie to their younger patients and tell them they're just going to do a magic trick or something dumb like that and then stick A NEEDLE in them! This phlebotomist was kind but truthful and told the little boy the step by step procedure to help calm him down. I wish my nurses did this when I was younger... Great job!!!

  • @HEFBMS
    @HEFBMS Před 3 lety +23

    I love how Micah was 6 at the time and the phlebotomist says words like, "Intimidating" instead of "scary"

  • @paulag8167
    @paulag8167 Před 6 lety +634

    That nurse was fantastic

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 6 lety +21

      she was awesome!

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +37

      Not a nurse, a phlebotomist.

    • @jasonyerian2227
      @jasonyerian2227 Před 5 lety +5

      She is a nurse nice nurse I know I would say this nurse did a great job

    • @johnniestiles6792
      @johnniestiles6792 Před 5 lety +2

      I agree with you completely

    • @paulashultz2706
      @paulashultz2706 Před 5 lety +16

      Give the phlebotomist some credit. LMAO the people who take your blood are phlebotomists. Do some research. Phlebotomists go through special schooling to become Certified Phlebotomy Technicians.

  • @meganslonksnis7067
    @meganslonksnis7067 Před 5 lety +51

    God bless her. More health professions need to be like this especially doctors and nurses. May they be more humble. Not all doctors feel entitled, but SOME need to learn to be humble and patient . She even tells when she'll do it. Oh bless her heart.

  • @angel_bunny_
    @angel_bunny_ Před 3 lety +88

    my therapist said to watch videos to get over my phobia- this kid is so chill meanwhile im 15 and on the verge of a panic attack just watching
    update, i’m taking testosterone and have to get blood draws every three months, still panicking but it’s deff getting easier

    • @allyhuf6303
      @allyhuf6303 Před 3 lety +19

      i’m trying to watch because i have to get it done and i’m literally freaking out crying having a panic attack because i have to get it in like an hour and it’s so bad i’m never getting over this

    • @cleolee1352
      @cleolee1352 Před 2 lety +10

      I’m 23 and still panicking about blood draws (vaccines don’t bother me weirdly enough). Don’t feel bad!

    • @Roseberry606
      @Roseberry606 Před 2 lety +6

      my arm started to hurt just by watching
      _i hate blood draws, probably because i didn't have good experiences with them_

    • @taecookies6121
      @taecookies6121 Před 2 lety +5

      I just turned 17 and I'm terrified pls I feel like I'm gonna throw a tantrum 💀
      oh hi there I got completely vaccinated! wasn't as bad as I thought it was

    • @FPotato.
      @FPotato. Před 2 lety +1

      I'm blessed that I'm not scared cause I have blood tests twice every year and alot of shots and I'm not scared at all. Good luck I hope u conquered your phobia

  • @gabrielarias3937
    @gabrielarias3937 Před 3 lety +16

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I showed it to my scared 10 y.o. before he went for his blood test and his attitude completely changed after seeing it. I think the fact that 6 y.o. Micah said, "it didn't really hurt" sealed it for my son. He went off bravely to get his test.

  • @nicolenorris8991
    @nicolenorris8991 Před 5 lety +115

    God bless this sweet woman! She should be paid better than a physician for all the love and patience she pours into the patients. Phlebotomists get paid so very little.

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 5 lety +7

      patience is a skill!

    • @mckenna8663
      @mckenna8663 Před 5 lety +4

      Incredibly little.... in fact, beginning baggers at a grocery store I once worked at make more per hour than many phlebotomists. Considering that drawing blood is an invasive procedure, and how very important it is to the whole medical process... It's a shame that they are paid so little and actually disrespected by a number of other people in the medical field itself. Great phlebotomists are artists!

    • @daniinicole2725
      @daniinicole2725 Před 4 lety +3

      Entry $12.00-15 (0-1 year ) Intermediate (1-3 years) $17 Expert $25-30 (5-10 years). Also depending on State, Shift work, or Doctors office. Many, many factors, promotions are Rapid, and depending on if you hold a National certification, or state Certification. Again there are many factors that play a huge roll in pay scales.

    • @Sherlock245
      @Sherlock245 Před 3 lety +1

      Super soldier is also his skill.

    • @guar67
      @guar67 Před 3 lety +2

      ​@@daniinicole2725 Definitely not in Florida. I got paid $9.69 for the 4 years I worked as a phlebotomist.

  • @dmc4583
    @dmc4583 Před 5 lety +118

    That nurse is fantastic! She was incredible with that boy! He was so brave! So good! Again, that nurse is the best nurse I have ever seen. That little boy might not be nervous of needles anymore because of her care & patience.

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +10

      Heads up, they do not teach phlebotomy in LPN or RN school.

    • @Nicole3900
      @Nicole3900 Před 5 lety +2

      +Joyce Malone nurses can be trained in phlebotomy when they're on the job, but not in school. She could be a nurse! I doubt it though since usually a nurse trained in phlebotomy uses those skills in a hospital setting.

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +5

      @@Nicole3900 Agreed, but we're usually too busy. That's why they hire Medical Assistants in an office setting. That's also how nurses become IV certified, through their facility (also not taught in school).

    • @veesea8889
      @veesea8889 Před 5 lety +2

      True, until some a-hole butcher comes along and ruins it for him. Let's hope that never happens.

    • @josmith5419
      @josmith5419 Před 4 lety +2

      East Coast EMT they do in some schools. I was taught in mine.

  • @ashleyzielke3072
    @ashleyzielke3072 Před 4 lety +388

    Love how the title clearly states "phlebotomist" and everyone in the comments is like "nurse"

  • @bunnykinsx3
    @bunnykinsx3 Před 2 lety +10

    I’m not afraid of needles and have had so many blood tests but this kid was still way braver than me! Amazing phlebotomist

  • @camillercueto
    @camillercueto Před 5 lety +8

    I like how she treated the kid like an adult patient.

  • @isthatyoursandwich
    @isthatyoursandwich Před 5 lety +23

    The nurse did a wonderful job explaining everything to him

  • @c3ntral_byrd
    @c3ntral_byrd Před 3 lety +23

    I'm watching this right before I get my blood test and I'm freaking out
    Edit: I just got that blood test and it was fine but I cried before it

  • @FriedEggSarnie
    @FriedEggSarnie Před 4 lety +443

    Better than the doctor who took blood from me when i was 4. He pointed to a bucket and said "We need to fill that whole bucket!"...

  • @kristerlarsson6959
    @kristerlarsson6959 Před 5 lety +12

    Just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. My son was so scared getting his first blood drawn, we had to give up and get a second appointment to try again. Using your video, we could talk about what was going to happen and how to deal with the specifics that made him scared. Next week, blood drawn no problem. He said he would even do this again.

  • @jabbersb6304
    @jabbersb6304 Před 3 lety +6

    My youngest daughter is 7 and puts me to shame... She got her blood drawn recently and didn't even flinch let alone cry. Brave soul!

  • @princessjam2586
    @princessjam2586 Před 3 lety +38

    I am 16, and once I was about to get my blood drawn my heart was beating crazy hard that you could see it. It was beating so hard to the point my mom got mad at me for being so scared of getting my blood drawn.

    • @pagangamer87
      @pagangamer87 Před 3 lety +5

      Anxiety attack.

    • @itsellieofficial766
      @itsellieofficial766 Před 3 lety +6

      Omg same my mom got mad at me to and I almost had to get held down and I just couldn’t do it but then I ended up watching a video and it helped so if you have kids and they have to get blood drawn do that it helps keep there minds off the needle

  • @xox_darcey1233
    @xox_darcey1233 Před 3 lety +17

    Bravest kid ever I’m 12 and freak out every time i see the room also pass out 🥺😫❤️

  • @deblavan4190
    @deblavan4190 Před 4 lety +14

    She did great explaining it all to him and was fantastic! We need more like her too!

  • @TheSunchaserElMalo
    @TheSunchaserElMalo Před 4 lety +443

    kid: “It didn’t really hurt!”
    Also kid: *cringes in pain*

    • @HEFBMS
      @HEFBMS Před 3 lety +9

      He said it didn't *really* hurt, dumbass.

    • @mashaermohammed4615
      @mashaermohammed4615 Před 3 lety +6

      Roblox Explorer rude explorer I thought explores are nice but not you that make you 140,00,00,00
      Periodt

    • @HEFBMS
      @HEFBMS Před 3 lety +3

      @@mashaermohammed4615 You mean, "Roblox Explorer, Rude Explorer, I thought explorers are nice, but not you. That makes you 140,000,000 period."

    • @HEFBMS
      @HEFBMS Před 3 lety +1

      @Anna Fryer how original, your reply is the most original I have ever seen, its not like you copied another reply.

    • @HEFBMS
      @HEFBMS Před 3 lety +1

      @Anna Fryer yeah no problem.

  • @suzannegittins7553
    @suzannegittins7553 Před 4 lety +12

    He looks like he's about to cry but he keeps his tears in. He's so brave. Bless him.

  • @bryan_tang
    @bryan_tang Před 3 lety +7

    The phlebotomists at my local kaiser clinic are absolutely amazing, when they put the needle in your arm, it doesn't even hurt at all.

  • @beckyrobinson152
    @beckyrobinson152 Před 2 lety +12

    What an adorable child! So brave and the phlebotomist was amazing.

    • @stephensnell5707
      @stephensnell5707 Před rokem

      This Video shows the boy is very tough and not letting an object such as a Needle scare him

  • @JordanWeatherbie
    @JordanWeatherbie Před 6 lety +153

    He was so brave! And the lab tech (nurse?) Explained the process so well 👏

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 6 lety +11

      She really was awesome!

    • @paulashultz2706
      @paulashultz2706 Před 5 lety +11

      Not Lab Tech or Nurse. ☺️. She's a phlebotomist. CPT. Certified Phlebotomy Technician.

    • @maryem8263
      @maryem8263 Před 4 lety +1

      Jordi W Phlebotomist

    • @denisabartosova2136
      @denisabartosova2136 Před 4 lety

      IT DOESNT MEAN HE IS BRAVE IS JUST A LITTLE NEEDLE BRAVE IS SOMETHING ELSE LIKE YOU GONNA GO TO LIONS TIGERS AND HORRIBLE THINGS AND THIS IS JUST NEEDLE AND IS MEAN IS NOW BRAVE WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU

    • @Goblin7481
      @Goblin7481 Před 3 lety

      Gvnm,ms

  • @sarahjoshua9210
    @sarahjoshua9210 Před 2 lety +3

    My little boy, 5yo and on the spectrum usually has a full-on fight with everyone when needing a blood test. I showed him this video an hour before we went. He was amazing. No tears, no running away, no fighting. Job done. 🙏💜

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před rokem +1

      That’s so great! Micah has ASD too, he will be so happy to know this helped your little one.

    • @sarahjoshua9210
      @sarahjoshua9210 Před rokem

      @@LolaAndDukethedoodles 💜💜

  • @nikosblast6147
    @nikosblast6147 Před 4 lety +114

    *HOW THE HELL IS HIM SO CALM?! I ALMOST DIED WATCHING*

  • @alicegordezky2909
    @alicegordezky2909 Před 5 lety +19

    What a brave boy who asked a good question. And what an amazing person who took his blood. I have to get blood taken pretty regularly and I learned something too.
    She can take my blood anytime! Also great supportive mom who cheered him on!!!

  • @itsjustme.7059
    @itsjustme.7059 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m here at the suggestion of my daughter’s pediatrician. My daughter is needle phobic. She has a panic attack just seeing them. We need to have blood work done so we are trying to help her get through it. I liked seeing a phlebotomist explaining everything and having him be part of it.

  • @Victoria-qb6cc
    @Victoria-qb6cc Před 4 lety +744

    “Guess what this muscle is called, it has a funny name.”
    “Funny muscle.”
    “Kind of, it’s called antecubital fossa!”
    😂

    • @donnarowland2684
      @donnarowland2684 Před 4 lety +3

      Me too

    • @bsms254
      @bsms254 Před 4 lety +9

      Ante cubital fossa is NOT a muscle

    • @kns5700
      @kns5700 Před 4 lety +8

      "Guess what this area is called?"

    • @NINJUNK00
      @NINJUNK00 Před 4 lety +2

      bsms254 obviously

    • @Sparrow035
      @Sparrow035 Před 4 lety +2

      Victoria ツ but the way she pronounced it though! 😂 I understand professionals pronounce words differently but I have yet to hear that

  • @elizabethsoares6253
    @elizabethsoares6253 Před rokem +3

    I just got my phlebotomy certificate, this was super informative because our book doesn't have an in-depth explanation on exactly HOW to speak with kids. It says we should do a dress rehearsal and speak with them. Well done!

  • @landen872
    @landen872 Před 4 lety +75

    Everyone in comments: wow this doctor/nurse is great. Anyone who can read: Phlebotomist

  • @steveprimeau1407
    @steveprimeau1407 Před 4 lety +23

    You're a little trooper, Micah! I hope all your tests came back normal. 😊

  • @floortjeh9019
    @floortjeh9019 Před 3 lety +8

    i almost fainted just watching this he is so brave!!

  • @paulawilliams54
    @paulawilliams54 Před 3 lety +4

    You are an excellent phlebotomist. Made the patient/child feel like he was making decisions throughout the procedure and explained everything in detail so he can understand what was going to happen. Great job. God bless you.

  • @gavindoak2439
    @gavindoak2439 Před 4 lety +16

    I was so shocked when I got blood drawn for the first time it was so painless it was unbelivable

    • @antoniomejia4592
      @antoniomejia4592 Před 3 lety +3

      I was scocked when I got it for the first time

    • @almira.q._5328
      @almira.q._5328 Před 3 lety +2

      Thank u for this

    • @allyhuf6303
      @allyhuf6303 Před 3 lety +3

      thank you for this because i’m about to get it done and i’m having a panic attack and this is the only thing that has actually calmed me down

    • @gavindoak2439
      @gavindoak2439 Před 3 lety +2

      @@allyhuf6303 no problem, and I promise you litterly don't feel it, it's very strange, if you're getting nervous while the blood is getting draw just close your eyes and think of something fun, and imagine yourself doing something you like, and just completely forget you're getting blood drawn, its a very fast and painless process

    • @allyhuf6303
      @allyhuf6303 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gavindoak2439 thank you thank you. i’m literally in the office waiting for it now still freaking out everytime i hear the door opening thinking it’s gonna be me next LMAO

  • @emilyreynolds9543
    @emilyreynolds9543 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for acknowledging that she’s a phlebotomist, not a nurse or a doctor. Most people don’t even know our job title.

  • @emmapanzica8333
    @emmapanzica8333 Před 3 lety +6

    Sending him and the nurse so much love and prayers for what the nurse did to calm him and that he is okay now and that the cause of why he needed to get tested for Celiac disease is nothing serious!! God bless him and the nurse who helped calm him down as well as his family and friends, and her family and friends!!

  • @Fidg234
    @Fidg234 Před 5 lety +3

    A couple things she explained I didn't know and never thought to question. Micah, you did a good job patiently listening and not crying.

  • @shainacalma1227
    @shainacalma1227 Před 3 lety +12

    Omg he’s so brave if I was him I would start crying when I enter the room-

  • @sharon_l_0805
    @sharon_l_0805 Před 3 lety +6

    This phlebotomist was awesome. Explaining things. Great job !!!!!!

  • @Vitoandolini13
    @Vitoandolini13 Před 4 lety +2

    What a great patient. I had my children tested for lead poisoning. I held my son, but it wasn’t necessary my daughter was a different story but she made it through. No matter how many times I get stuck I’m uncomfortable but I don’t cry. Much

  • @saracucksee9683
    @saracucksee9683 Před 3 lety +3

    Clearly has a lot of experience with kids. She does a really good job educating him and helping him understand what's going on. Definitely something they teach you to do before you work with kids in a medical setting. When they understand what's going on it helps alleviate some of their fear. She's really good at being gentle and educating!

  • @PeterGodmez
    @PeterGodmez Před 4 lety +10

    Tourniquet was left on a little too long, but otherwise you are amazing at keeping him calm.

  • @rachelgrace3230
    @rachelgrace3230 Před 4 lety +43

    This gal is like a phlebotomist and child life specialist in one

  • @wowerz82
    @wowerz82 Před 3 lety +1

    i love how he kept pressure and kept counting. and also how the lady explains everything to the kid to make him understand. awesome.

  • @WhiskeyPeaches
    @WhiskeyPeaches Před rokem

    Thank you for the video. My 3 yr old asked me about blood draws, and I looked up phlebotomy for children and came across this one. She watched and asked questions.

  • @laurendolezal5868
    @laurendolezal5868 Před 5 lety +105

    I got my blood drawn by a woman like her, she was sooo nice

  • @matthewpearson5229
    @matthewpearson5229 Před 5 lety +3

    This is the first needle procedure I have ever watched that I have been impressed with. It’s amazing what can happen when you take your time over things like this.

  • @emelynrudalavage
    @emelynrudalavage Před 3 lety

    Wow you can just tell she is so smart! The way she talks is so direct and calming!!

  • @lesliedavidson2127
    @lesliedavidson2127 Před 2 lety +1

    I am showing this to my autistic son. He has to have his blood drawn soon and I’m trying to prepare him so this helps so much. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před rokem +1

      Did this help? Micah has autism too, surprisingly he does very well with needles.

  • @thehapavegan7177
    @thehapavegan7177 Před 5 lety +23

    Aww, what a brave little boy 😍. My son wouldn't have been able to do that, I used to have to hug him and tell him a story while he got shots or had his blood drawn when he was little.

  • @akhoneybee9076
    @akhoneybee9076 Před 3 lety +4

    I love that she took her time with him ❤️

  • @latishapratt32
    @latishapratt32 Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful job! She reminds me of myself at work, I’m also a Phlebotomist at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and I use almost every single, patient technique with my patients to successfully get them through their blood draws.. Treats at the end are rewarding.

  • @lorrainepaz4834
    @lorrainepaz4834 Před 4 lety +7

    Cute video. So brave!! Love how the phlebotomist explains everything to him in detail.

  • @lauragadille3384
    @lauragadille3384 Před 5 lety +3

    Brave little boy. Ty for this teaching moment.

  • @kateolivia7170
    @kateolivia7170 Před 3 lety +15

    I’m watching this because I’m having a blood test soon😭

    • @antoniomejia4592
      @antoniomejia4592 Před 3 lety +2

      I had it last time :( I didn’t really like it I was like shocked when I got it I felt a little pain

    • @lifelif2813
      @lifelif2813 Před 3 lety +2

      im watching it because i have to draw blood from someone tomorrow 😭😭😭😭

    • @milahopkins307
      @milahopkins307 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m going on a medication soon and because of it I have to get monthly blood tests 😭 I hate blood tests

  • @lizb853
    @lizb853 Před 4 lety

    Hey Micahq,
    You're a super trooper. Really well done. You looked as if you were having a good laugh too. You're the bravest guy I ever saw. I sure hope that your mom/dad got you a special reward for being so brave and strong. Good boy.
    Great stuff there soldier.

  • @mauralawton3260
    @mauralawton3260 Před 3 lety +4

    He’s such a brave boy! Props to him :)

  • @nonchalantree6604
    @nonchalantree6604 Před 5 lety +158

    I remember in 6th grade they had to take three viles of blood from me because I kept getting ocular migraines with no explanation, the worst part was that they couldn't find the vein, I ended up being poked at like 5 times. They had to get a heat-pad and I had to drink a bottle of water and they only got one vile of blood. Let me say it wasn't fun, I didn't resist or nothing though, I tried to get it over with as soon as possible, I was kind of like how that boy was.

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +18

      The viles are 1 teaspoon each (5ml). The big ones are 1 Tablespoon (15ml). I had very small veins as a kid when my dad was in the ARMY. In the lab, there's generally a rule that you get 2 pokes, then pass it off to someone else. We all have our on/off days. NOPE, not with ARMY medics. 2 sticks here, 2 sticks in the other arm, back to the first arm.... until they got it. Cruel.

    • @nonchalantree6604
      @nonchalantree6604 Před 5 lety +1

      Joyce Malone Well, in all fairness, it's not really cruel, the point is to help.

    • @eastcoastemt9392
      @eastcoastemt9392 Před 5 lety +11

      @@nonchalantree6604 I'm talking about the early 80's. They never used a topical to numb, never passed off to someone else to try. They just kept poking & DIGGING until they found it... and mocked me by fake crying in my face. Also, I phlebed for several years, from heel sticks on neonates to 27g butterfly draws on geriatric pts for PT/INRs. I would never put one of my patients through what the ARMY medics put me through. In all fairness.

    • @SylphKitty
      @SylphKitty Před 5 lety +7

      Had an experience like this recently! Was getting blood drawn for a physical exam (gotta check the thyroid and all that) and the girl gettin me couldn’t get it in my elbow so she said she was gonna try my hand. Well i fainted, a mix of lack of sleep, nerves, and not enough food before then. So they had me rest up and just come in for my other appointment 2 days later (gettin my Birth Control implant). I go in and they were gonna draw blood first, so they gave me an ice pack on the back of my head/neck and a cool towel on my forehead. Thankfully they were able to get some from my hand (couldnt find it in my elbow again) and everythings good now!

    • @chinlesswonderkid
      @chinlesswonderkid Před 5 lety +4

      It's It's a coincidence as my veins must be like yours. It's not easy for us folks getting blood from our baby stringy veins.

  • @raycielayne90
    @raycielayne90 Před 5 lety +16

    What a brave little dude!!!

  • @scarlettlee6813
    @scarlettlee6813 Před 3 lety +1

    Jeeze good for you little dude! Absolutely love that. The phlebotomist had her young patient engaged and gave him control throughout. 2 angels caught on video there!

  • @kimhuff
    @kimhuff Před 4 lety +2

    WOW! What an amazing addition to the medical community. I wish I had someone like her my first time. They just had four people hold me down and didn't even explain what they were doing. It took me years to recover from that.

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 4 lety

      I’m so sorry to hear you had such a traumatic experience!

    • @kimhuff
      @kimhuff Před 4 lety +1

      @@LolaAndDukethedoodles I cant get over how brave your son was. Has he had to do anything like that since then? If so, how did he do?

    • @LolaAndDukethedoodles
      @LolaAndDukethedoodles  Před 4 lety +1

      He’s only had to get immunizations since then and he’s always been very calm..more so than his older siblings. Just a tough kid. I definitely contribute this success to the amazing phlebotomist being so patient with him! But his dad is a nurse and I think all of our kids, in general, are much more comfortable with doctor visits and medical procedures because of their awesome dad who has always taken the time to explain things and teach them about what he does.

  • @craftygirlgang1264
    @craftygirlgang1264 Před 3 lety +11

    He is a brave boy

  • @gaigehoffman2987
    @gaigehoffman2987 Před 3 lety +7

    Seeing him do so good gives me motivation to not be scared of needles

    • @xxbanana_milkyxx7766
      @xxbanana_milkyxx7766 Před 3 lety

      FR I might get mines drawn like today and I’m 14 :cc hopefully if I do which I don’t hopefully if I don’t tho or if I do I’ll pray to god it won’t hurt

  • @aaronbruceladner1983
    @aaronbruceladner1983 Před 3 lety +2

    He Did So Beautifully When She Drew His Silky Smooth Blood ❤️

  • @ELEKTRA_LUXXX
    @ELEKTRA_LUXXX Před 2 lety +2

    My nurse was so nice when I was kid! I freakeddddd out but she was super amazing and the pain was barely even there. Slightest pinch and all done. 😍😍

  • @loricole1299
    @loricole1299 Před 4 lety +5

    Awesome, I am inspired to be as great as you are with your patients!

  • @mcjaggersndanassususef7252

    I related to him so much when he asked “do I get to keep it”.

  • @livbrooks4194
    @livbrooks4194 Před 2 lety +1

    Nurses, doctors, and really any medical personnel who explain the actual science to kids are the best. kids understand more than you think!! When my dad was sick, one of his nurses explained everything, drew diagrams and answered EVERY question i had, no matter how basic or “silly”. Same thing when i was a kid, one particular nurse just went above and beyond to tell me what was going on.

  • @agusintherain9969
    @agusintherain9969 Před 4 lety +7

    Him counting for 30 seconds is the cutest part

  • @shannonwestbrook9633
    @shannonwestbrook9633 Před 4 lety +8

    This is exactly how ido it when i have to draw children. Children will be more relaxed and corporate when they know what is gonna happen to them.

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      @giuseppeportale5552 Před 4 lety

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      @giuseppeportale5552 Před 4 lety

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  • @lolabuns9753
    @lolabuns9753 Před 5 lety +31

    She did great. I have never seen phlebotomy done with a syringe and a butterfly needle however...we use vacationer tubes. Also she spent a long time here. That's nice but not realistic where I work. We get 5 min per patient guide line. She is lucky to either work in a slow environment or be fully staffed where it's ok to give this time to pt

    • @ciaraendicott9088
      @ciaraendicott9088 Před 4 lety +7

      lola buns I think making a child comfortable and educating them would definitely be worth taking the time regardless of a 5 min limit. Have your boss watch you and the impact you have on your patients. This kid and mom will never forget her kindness. World moves too fast. Only way to break the cycle is to stop going along with what is the norm.

    • @gabrielanegrete9335
      @gabrielanegrete9335 Před 3 lety +1

      Butterfly syringes are used for small fragile veins perfect for elderly people and children (:

    • @not_gabi6508
      @not_gabi6508 Před 3 lety +1

      Gabriela Negrete My arm is so small and fragile that they still use a butterfly needle on me and I’m supposed to be using a normal needle by this time 😂😂

  • @michellegambardella9648
    @michellegambardella9648 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for posting!! I used this video to calm my son down for his first blood draw!

  • @lumiicore
    @lumiicore Před 3 lety +2

    Your son didn’t cry! Aww what a brave cutie 🥰

  • @shellythalliburton7559
    @shellythalliburton7559 Před 4 lety +4

    That's a whole science lesson!!! Lol. She's amazing!!!

  • @shaynab1517
    @shaynab1517 Před 4 lety +6

    I watch my blood get drawn, always have. Never once cried when I got blood drawn, even when I was a baby.

    • @amemelia
      @amemelia Před 4 lety

      @@eileenkeshishian usually I look around the room and have a conversation, your mind gets occupied and once you're finished talking it's done

  • @Jacoe413
    @Jacoe413 Před 8 měsíci

    I had to have blood drawn alot as a kid. I never had a phlebotomist explain what was happening like this woman did. She did so good. And use the real words, that was pretty cool too. He was so interested in it all too.

  • @keithmcguinness279
    @keithmcguinness279 Před rokem

    I’ve never seen a phlebotomist who went the extra mile! She was great! I’m taking a phlebotomy course soon, and watching tutorial videos on CZcams and this was very helpful! I’ve learned a lot from this! Thank you!

  • @swanradha
    @swanradha Před 5 lety +11

    Her hand movements and placements are awesome! Many do not have such steady hand! Bravo!

  • @candynbreeze6273
    @candynbreeze6273 Před 4 lety +10

    I had blood drawn when I was 7. The nurse held my arm down, stabbed the needle in my arm, and wondered why I was bawling my eyes out as I bled all over the place on the chair.

  • @carasmussen27
    @carasmussen27 Před 4 lety

    that phlebotomist was great. She kept him calm and even explained everything to him.

  • @iammichael5917
    @iammichael5917 Před 4 lety

    I start classes for Phlebotomists in one week, seeing this made me a little less nervous and more excited to graduate and get out there to start drawing blood from brave kids all the while allowing them to feel as comfortable as possible like this phlebotomists did. Great video, thank you!

  • @luisam8662
    @luisam8662 Před 4 lety +3

    That’s similarly to what I say to my little patients. I love this job, she did wonderful, greetings from Chile :)

  • @sydneywright3465
    @sydneywright3465 Před 4 lety +7

    I love being in the medical field you learn so much I had a check off on drawing blood I kind of messed up because my classmates blood popped out a little and I was a little upset but I did the technique great

  • @ranakoko-jk5hm
    @ranakoko-jk5hm Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi from Jordan , i am a lab phlebotomist too and i think she's so cool and micah did such a great job

  • @ca3rine
    @ca3rine Před 2 lety

    Thank you soooo much for the video. I’m showing my two year old son who is going to have his blood taken tomorrow. Hope it works for him. Really appreciate this video.