Ga ga go go...I got Boo-boo

We took Jake early morning yesterday to a Lab test to take his blood test if he was positive with Lead. We were so proud with the buckaroo, he was a tough baby. When the nurse started cleaning his finger with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic) he was just staring at her and curious about whats going on. The nurse did the test at the tip of his middle finger instead to the inside of the elbow or back of his hand. That must be so hard for her to draw some blood at Jake's finger since our finger doesn't have that veins compared to our arms. Next, the lady gently inserted a needle to his finger tip but no tube in it, coz she pulled the needle out and started pressing Jake's finger to draw some drops of blood and put them into a tube. The buckaroo cried when the nurse almost done collecting the blood and covered the puncture site with bandage to stop any bleeding. I think he already felt the pain from his finger being squeezed for quiet a while to get those blood but by the time we got out from the room he was not crying anymore, in fact he cried more when you took toys from him compared to that blood test. In the car until we got home I just kept giving him food so he won't messed up with the bandage.



Blood Test: Lead
A lead test is used to determine or measures the amount of lead in the blood. This test is used to screen people at risk for lead poisoning, including industrial workers and children who live in urban areas. It is also used to see if treatment for lead poisoning is working.

In adults, a low level of lead exposure isn't considered dangerous. However, in babies and young kids whose brains are still developing, even a small amount of lead can cause learning disabilities and behavioral problems. At higher levels, lead exposure can cause seizures, coma, and even death. Usually, the procedure is done inside of the elbow or back of the hand then a tube inserted to draw the blood out. In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to puncture the skin and make it bleed. The blood collects into a small glass tube called a pipette, or onto a slide or test strip. A bandage may be placed over the area if there is any bleeding. When the needle is inserted to draw blood, you may feel moderate pain, or only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.