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How can you make a bone marrow biopsy less painful?
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Premedicate: Make sure to take a common mild short acting benzodiazepine such as Xanax (alprazolam) about 30 - 40 minutes before the procedure.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Sedation: Light sedation can be used, in addition the soft tissues should be numbed to the periosteum, the outer layer of bone.
Answered 3/17/2017
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Conscious sedation: Conscious sedation can be done (though not every clinic is set up for it) where you will be put completely asleep so you don't feel anything during the procedure.
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