Ok but what is the purpose of this technique? Why not just place the needle normally? As a professional in the field, I'm genuinely curious. I've taken blood from patients a million times and even though this could be very accurate with practice, I'm confused about why it is better than just placing the needle because there will always be some risk of missing.
Some people can't help it but if you're not getting fasted bloodwork, don't go in hungry and make sure you're hydrated. You can use muscle tension to keep your blood pressure up and perhaps you can consider therapy to deal with your fear if it's causing you a lot of stress. Talk with your provider before they draw your blood so they can help talk you thru it and provide some reassurance.
The worst part is, it doesn’t even hurt. I just hate passing out that’s the worst part. Last time my hands locked up and I talked like I had just got dental work done.
Yea some people can't control their vasovagal response and that's perfectly normal. You can try to prevent it a few ways. Unless you're getting fasting bloodwork done, make sure you don't go on an empty stomach. Always make sure you're hydrated. You can also try to keep your blood pressure up by tensing your muscles. It can help keep the blood in your brain. Some people find help from therapy but it depends on the person.
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u/PositiveStress8888 Jun 10 '25
Check out this video from this search, flying needle technique https://g.co/kgs/Qa2GMMQ