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  1. 02-13-2007, 02:34 PM #1
    BigLittleTim
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    Quote Originally Posted by ButtonMan26
    Out of the 100's of IM injections I've given throughout the years, I had never hit a blood vessel. Almost enough to make you think it doesn't happen, but then it did to me the other night. I was just glad that I follow strict procedures every time.
    So, when you hit your vein, you got symptoms like I described?

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  2. 02-13-2007, 02:37 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigLittleTim
    So, when you hit your vein, you got symptoms like I described?

    -BigLittleTim
    No.

    Is the site red or warm to the touch
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigLittleTim
    So, when you hit your vein, you got symptoms like I described?

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    No symptoms, I ALWAYS aspirate. Ibuprofen is decent for phlebitis and fever.
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