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'''Vasovagal Anxiety Reaction''', also known as ''needle anxiety'' or ''needle allergy'', is not uncommon for some people, before a piercing or injection of [[Anesthetic|anesthesia]].
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A '''labret spike''' is simply a standard [[Labret stud|labret stud]] with a spike bead screwed onto the end rather than a normal round bead (although some designs are a single piece — simply a spike attached to a flat backing). It does not need special placement. Most people with labret spikes wear them for decorative reasons and do not wear them at all times.
They become pale and feel cold and clammy — some experience nausea and lightheadedness. This can progress to [[Hypotension|hypotension]] (abnormally low blood pressure) and [[Bradycardia|bradycardia]] (a drop in pulse rate, generally to below 60 bpm).


Labret spikes are available in many different lengths, from cones not much larger than a round bead would be on up to long spikes inches in length.
In a clinical setting a doctor would pick up on this being likely and prescribe a small amount of sedative or tranquilizer as a premedicant. If it does happen, the client should first be put into a position where they have a clear airway in case of vomiting, and then the legs should be elevated to correct any effects of postural hypotension. [[Smelling Salts|Smelling salts]] can be used to awaken the person.


== Related Risks ==
While this primarily applies to anesthetic-related procedures, it can also apply to pretty much all piercing procedures where a [[Needle|needle]] is involved.
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Latest revision as of 08:30, 17 September 2023

Vasovagal Anxiety Reaction, also known as needle anxiety or needle allergy, is not uncommon for some people, before a piercing or injection of anesthesia.

They become pale and feel cold and clammy — some experience nausea and lightheadedness. This can progress to hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure) and bradycardia (a drop in pulse rate, generally to below 60 bpm).

In a clinical setting a doctor would pick up on this being likely and prescribe a small amount of sedative or tranquilizer as a premedicant. If it does happen, the client should first be put into a position where they have a clear airway in case of vomiting, and then the legs should be elevated to correct any effects of postural hypotension. Smelling salts can be used to awaken the person.

While this primarily applies to anesthetic-related procedures, it can also apply to pretty much all piercing procedures where a needle is involved.