What are the two main areas of concern regarding recreational drugs before performing a piercing?
- Blood borne viruses
- Blood thinning properties
Certain recreational drugs can increase the risk of blood borne pathogens and excessive bleeding.
List the 10 most commonly taken recreational drugs mentioned.
- Solvents
- Barbiturates
- Psychedelic Mushrooms
- Amphetamines
- Opium
- Ecstasy
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Cannabis
- LSD
These substances can have significant effects on health and healing processes.
What should a person with diabetes do before getting a body piercing?
Consult their doctor and stabilize blood sugar levels
Diabetics generally do not heal well and must be vigilant about cleanliness and aftercare.
What is haemophilia?
A group of blood disorders where blood does not clot properly
Haemophiliacs can bleed for a much longer time, and even minor injuries can result in significant blood loss.
What are some heart conditions that may affect a piercing procedure?
- Angina
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Heart failure
Anxiety and adrenaline can exacerbate these conditions during a piercing.
What causes bruising?
Injury to soft tissue causing capillaries to break and red blood cells to collect under the skin
Bruising can indicate underlying issues such as haemophilia or Von Willebrand’s disease.
What is fainting also known as?
Syncope
It is a sudden loss of consciousness usually caused by insufficient oxygen in the brain.
True or false: A person with haemophilia bleeds more intensely than a normal person.
FALSE
Haemophiliacs do not bleed more intensely but can bleed for a much longer time.
