Sentences with phrase «by fear of needles»

Researchers found moderate sedation was primarily used to calm anxiety in more than half of the patients (54 percent), followed by fear of needles (15 percent), local anesthesia failures (15 percent) and severe gag reflex and claustrophobia from the rubber dam (both 8 percent).

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In any case, most people have a choice of getting the flu vaccine by injection or nasal spray, so fear of needles is typically no excuse, Rakita says.

I picked it out and marched into Memorial Tattoo all by myself, fear of needles and all.

If you have any adverse health condition — or even if you have a fear of needles — you may be leery of undergoing the medical exam that is required by most life insurers for their traditionally... Continue Reading... Continue Reading

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES, Albany, KY (6/2010 to Present) Phlebotomy Technician • Read and comprehend doctors» orders for taking blood samples and ensure that patient information is verified • Interview patients to determine if they have any allergies or fears of the needle • Educate patients about procedures such as venipunctures and finger - sticks to set their minds at ease about what to expect • Take blood samples by performing venipuncture and finger - stick procedures and ensure that they are properly labeled • Ascertain that all specimens are stored properly so that their integrity is maintained • Maintain adequate supplies of laboratory equipment and supplies • Analyze test results and ensure that they are accurately punched into the system, along with patients» records