Thread: Simply everything you need to know on injections

thanks for your post,

I think I'm going to switch to orals after reading some of these injecting nightmares.

I used this thread every time I pinned for my first cycle. Like it says a picture is worth a thousand words!

sprocket,
that was one good write up, excellent. hit all the things that i have encountered or thought about when injecting.

The CDC now advises against aspirating for IM injections. This is pretty recent info.

http://www.nnpnetwork.org/Uploads/EB...%20iowa%20.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pin...vacc_admin.pdf

my first cycle I didn't know any better and used 18 g 2 inch core drillers now I have a hard time with the 28 g pinning . wish I would have known better but I didn't have anyone to teach me .my pct would have been better to

Thanks very much for this post...This was a subject I was embarrassed to ask about being a noob ma goob. Thats why I love the BOP. Knowledge for anyone on anything.

Great info! Anyone concerned with air in the syringe during IM injections need not be. Drawing 0.1-0.3cc of air into the syringe is actually a technique used in hospitals. It not only clears all the med from the syringe/needle but also blocks the injection site from leaking any of the medication. It's known as an air-lock. The Z-track method also prevents any seepage from the site. Just pull the skin slightly next to your injection site before you insert the needle, remove the needle, then release traction. Once the muscle/skin returns to its normal position it will essentially cover the pocket of medication and prevent any of it from seeping out!

awesome post, i am the nubiest of noobs!!anyone have a good site i can buy needles and pins off?

Originally Posted by tarzannigga

awesome post, i am the nubiest of noobs!!anyone have a good site i can buy needles and pins off?

Medlabgear is the best.