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    Ripdx is offline Associate Member
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    line on the needle

    When drawing up liquid into the needle, for example 1cc=250ml (test) Do you draw up to the 1 on the needle when the liquid is coming out of the needle or do you measure from the first line from the needle to the 1cc mark???

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    One mark below the 1cc mark to compensate for liquid held in tip. I leave 1/2cc of air to push everything out.

    Most importantly, just do it the same everytime to keep dosage consistant.

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    so when i do it there is no air in the needle when it is right on the 1CC mark...is that wrong, and what does that really come out to?

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    When you say you leave 1/2 cc of air in the needle, do you push the air into your body,
    I didnt know you could do this, I hate wasting.

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    Only a tiny bit of air escapes the pin, I push just enough until the air bubble touches the opening and then stop making sure all the liquid is removed. If you are not injecting directly into a vein/artery, I don't see any reason why this would be harmful. Make sure to aspirate before injecting.

    <This is just my procedure, Not telling anyone to follow my lead and do it yourself. I personally see no harm in my method>

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