Description:
This article will explore the physiological and
psychological mechanisms which trigger the vasovagal response, techniques for
minimizing patient fear and syncope risk during blood draws, and behavioral
treatments mitigating the anxiety and fear associated with
Blood-Injection-Injury (BII) phobia.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the vasovagal response of BII phobia
- Discuss methods of preventing syncope during phlebotomy
procedures
- Describe psychological treatments for BII phobia
Author(s):
Steven Powden, RPT(AMT)
Launched: 2014