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Bone Marrow Biopsy (cont.)

Medical Author:
Troy M. Falck, MD
Coauthor:
Darilyn Campbell Falck, MD
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Bone Marrow Biopsy Preparation

  • The patient may receive instructions about not eating food or drinking liquids before the procedure.
  • The patient should be sure to tell the doctor about any prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, as well as herbal supplements he or she is taking.
  • The patient should notify the doctor about all allergies, previous reactions to medications, if he or she has had any bleeding problems in the past, or if she is pregnant.
  • Before the procedure, the patient will be asked to change into a patient gown.
  • The patient's vital signs -- blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature -- will be measured.
  • Depending on the doctor, the patient may have an IV placed or have blood drawn.
  • The patient may be given some medicine to help him or her relax.
  • The patient may be asked to position him or herself on the stomach or on the side depending on the site the doctor chooses to use.

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