‘Injection Phobia’ can be extremely difficult for patients with long term health problems, particularly in those who have conditions which involve self-administered IV medication such as diabetes or MS. In children, it can make minor medical appointments challenging at best and almost impossible at worst. In severely anxious patients, it can bring about problems with questions of consent to care, and even result in admission if the patient has a particularly severe vasovagal response to the administration. So, how can we manage patients with severe IV anxiety? Fortunately, there are a variety of methods, some of which we will explore here. Related: Top 5 Studying Mistakes Nursing Students Commit Managing Breathing and Blood Pressure Patients who experience severe IV anxiety often associate it with episodes of high blood pressure, difficulty breathing and palpitations. They may feel sick, dizzy, and/or have ringing in their ears as a result of these symptoms.
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