Checklist – Counseling “Explain a bone marrow aspiration”

Introduction | Points |
Introduces and identifies patient | 1 |
Gains consent | 1 |
Explore | |
Checks patients understanding for reason for Bone Marrow Aspiration | 2 |
Check’s patients understanding of the procedure | 1 |
Inform | |
Preparation: Taken in as a day case | 1 |
Procedure: Takes 10 minutes. You are laid on your back and given a local anaesthetic which is make it less sore. They tunnel a needle into you pelvis bone and suck out some cells. Then given a dressing over the site. | 3 |
Post-procedure: Apply pressure over site for 5 minutes. Given pain medication. Will be sore for 2-3 days | 2 |
Risks and complications | |
Very safe procedure. Bleeding may occur | 2 |
Pain is the main problem post procedure | 1 |
Closure | |
Any questions | 1 |
Alleviate fears | 1 |
Offer further information source | 1 |
Closure | |
Gave information in chunks and tested understanding | 1 |
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