“What sedation is used for bone marrow biopsy?”
I will have a bone marrow biopsy. I want to know what sedation is used for bone marrow biopsy?
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I have had both a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, one immediately after the other at the Cleveland Clinic. Although it wasn't recreational, it wasn't terrible and a good local anesthetic and perhaps some acetaminophen prior should be adequate for most people.
Hello,
You are asking what sedation is used for a bone marrow biopsy.
Bone marrow biopsies are used to obtain a sample of bone marrow tissue that can be examined by a pathologist or a hematologist to make a diagnosis of an illness that involves the blood forming tissue in the bone marrow. These are usually performed by inserting a needle into the posterior crest (the bone that can be felt in the pelvic area to the side of the backbone in one’s back).
This procedure is usually performed with local injected numbing medicine administered by the doctor performing the procedure. There is usually no need for sedation. The post procedure discomfort is usually mild and can be treated with Tylenol.
If you have concerns these should be mentioned to your doctor.
I hope that this is helpful.
You are asking what sedation is used for a bone marrow biopsy.
Bone marrow biopsies are used to obtain a sample of bone marrow tissue that can be examined by a pathologist or a hematologist to make a diagnosis of an illness that involves the blood forming tissue in the bone marrow. These are usually performed by inserting a needle into the posterior crest (the bone that can be felt in the pelvic area to the side of the backbone in one’s back).
This procedure is usually performed with local injected numbing medicine administered by the doctor performing the procedure. There is usually no need for sedation. The post procedure discomfort is usually mild and can be treated with Tylenol.
If you have concerns these should be mentioned to your doctor.
I hope that this is helpful.
