First time hitting a deep vein...

**DR T** · 12-12-2009, 08:18 PM

No big deal, injecting in upper quad, a bit more midline than usual, I drew the plunger back as I always do to make sure I'm not in a vein- and boom- filled up with dark red blood....

Pulled it out, squirted the blood out and changed locations by about 2 inches, no problems, just sharing as a reminder to you guys to inject properly, follow the steps to prevent injecting into a blood vessel!

I've injected probably a good 25 plus times now and have never had a drop of blood in the syringe when I draw back on the plunger, so my odds are pretty good so far

**Noles12** · 12-12-2009, 08:21 PM

Did you change the needle before injecting again?

I usually leave the blood in there, change needle and reinject. Then you lose no gear

**DR T** · 12-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Noles12

Did you change the needle before injecting again?

I usually leave the blood in there, change needle and reinject. Then you lose no gear

Nope, stabbed again with same pin- was still sharp, did fine... 25 gauge
I draw, change needle, then inject, prob should have changed needles again, but just squirted the blood out and went for it...

**Sfla80** · 12-12-2009, 09:06 PM

Just curious, what happens if you inject into a vien? Lets say you didnt asperate, (spelling)....What could happen if the compound is injected directly into the blood stream?

**Noles12** · 12-12-2009, 09:18 PM

It can be dangerous but isnt deadly unless injected in a very large amount.
You will get hot but have chills. Sweating, dizzy and hard to catch your breath for a few minutes