Bone Marrow Biopsy (cont.)
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Bone Marrow Biopsy Preparation
- You may receive instructions about not eating food or drinking liquids before the procedure.
- Be sure to tell your doctor about any prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, as well as herbal supplements you are taking.
- Notify your doctor about all allergies, previous reactions to medications, if you have had any bleeding problems in the past, or if you are pregnant.
- Before the procedure, you will be asked to change into a patient gown.
- Your vital signs-blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature-will be measured.
- Depending on your doctor, you may have an IV placed or your blood drawn.
- You may be given some medicine to help you relax.
- You may be asked to position yourself on your stomach or your side depending on the site the doctor chooses to use.
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