“Phlebomania Hancocksia”: prevalence of a previously undescribed psychomotor disturbance

John observed a common phenomenon when taking blood samples from cardiac surgical patients to study platelet function and blood loss. This phenomenon, involving a bizarre facial expression and a common vocalization phase terminated by apparent hysteria, is discussed.

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Published in:BMJ 1996-12, Vol.313 (7072), p.1620-1620
Main Author: John, Lindsay CH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anxiety
Anxiety - etiology
Blood
Blood Transfusion
Disorders
Facial Expression
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
On The Rounds
Patients
Platelets
Psychology
Psychomotor Performance
Surgery
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Summary:John observed a common phenomenon when taking blood samples from cardiac surgical patients to study platelet function and blood loss. This phenomenon, involving a bizarre facial expression and a common vocalization phase terminated by apparent hysteria, is discussed.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.313.7072.1620