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'''Sword swallowing''' is a dangerous performance art, in which the performer inserts a sword into his mouth and down his esophagus towards his stomach. The name given to this art is technically misleading, as performers have to suppress their [[Gag reflex|gag reflex]] and not actually swallow while the sword is down their throat. Fewer than 75 performers exist worldwide, most of whom are members of the [[Sword Swallowers Association International]] ([[SSAI]]). Sword swallowing is a life-threatening activity, and many deaths and serious medical complications have arisen from attempting this feat. It should never be attempted at home.
A '''syringe''' is mostly commonly used to administer injections. It consists of a plunger inside a barrel, which has a small hole on the end, and normally a [[Luer connector|luer connector]] to allow connection to a [[Hypodermic needle|hypodermic needle]].


== World Records ==
Syringes are rarely used in [[Body modification|body modification]], their most common uses probably being to inject [[Injectable Anesthetic|local anesthetic]] before painful procedures, or for [[Silicone injection|silicone injection]].
Heaviest Sword Swallowed; [[Mathew Henshaw]] (aka St Matty, aka Matty Blade) of Perth, Western Australia hung a 20.1kg (44lb 4.96oz) sack of potatos off the hilt of a 40.5cm (15.9in) long sword for five seconds in 2005.  


Most Swords Swallowed and Twisted; Brad Byers of Moscow, Idaho, America swallowed and twisted 10 swords with each one being 68.5cm (27in) long, 180 degrees.
Large syringes are sometimes modified by removing the end to turn them into a home-made [[Vacuum pumping|vacuum pumping]] device.
 
== External links ==
* [http://www.swordswallow.org/index.php Sword Swallowers Association International]

Latest revision as of 18:34, 25 September 2023

A syringe is mostly commonly used to administer injections. It consists of a plunger inside a barrel, which has a small hole on the end, and normally a luer connector to allow connection to a hypodermic needle.

Syringes are rarely used in body modification, their most common uses probably being to inject local anesthetic before painful procedures, or for silicone injection.

Large syringes are sometimes modified by removing the end to turn them into a home-made vacuum pumping device.