Managing pain and anxiety in adult bone marrow examinations: Combining pharmacological and psychological approaches

摘要

We present a case report of a patient with a severe phobia of medical equipment, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and felt unable to tolerate the bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy (BMAT) recommended to complete staging. She was referred to the clinical psychologist who worked with her on strategies for coping. Ultimately, despite her anxiety, she tolerated the procedure extremely well, using a combination of psychological techniques and conscious sedation with no complications.