Question:
Do all surgeons require us to have blood gas drawn
I am nervous about getting blood gas drawn, I have had it dont in the past and it really hurt. Does anyone know if Dr.Caruana requires this test? and do all surgeons require this? Thanks so much, Amy — Amy S. (posted on July 30, 2002)
July 30, 2002
Hi, Amy! My surgeon did not require a blood gas.
— Dona R.
July 30, 2002
Amy, my surgeon did not require it of me. The reason they gave me was I was
young (32), non smoker, and no history of problems breathing. Hope this
applies to you. I would just call your surgeon's office and ask, that's
what I did. I would like to add, if you do have to have it done, whether
it hurts or not depends on the skill of the person administering the test I
guess because some folks on this site said it didn't hurt at all (and they
had been dreading it) Good Luck Sweetie.
— Annie E.
July 30, 2002
Amy, I woke up from surgery with an arterial line in my wrist where they
were monitoring my blood gas. I don't think it will be required pre-op
though. The only time it was even mentioned to me pre-op was when I had my
sleep study, and the respitatory therapist said only if my O2 sats. dropped
below 90. I would talk to the doc about my fears if I were you. A blood
gas (as you know) requires puncturing an artery and making D**n sure it
clots before releasing pressure afterward. Hope this helps. Best Wishes!
— Tina B.
July 30, 2002
AMY, MY DOCTOR ONLY REQUIRES IT IF YOU HAVE A HISTORY OR BREATHING
PROBLEMS. IF YOU DO, PLEASE HAVE THE TEST. IT COULD SAVE YOU A LOT OF
PAIN AND SUFFERING LATER.
— Pam G.
July 30, 2002
Hi Amy,
My pre-op testing required me to have a blood gas. I went to Orange Coast
Memorial Hospital in Fountain Valley, Ca. I've heard good things about the
person who does the blood gas, his name is Ken and I felt nothing!!! He
had a hard time finding my artery in my wrist and he didn't want to chance
it so he went half way up my arm and in the first try got it :) Good Luck
— Paulette M.
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