Aspirate or No?

jth0524 · Apr 4, 2016

Using A 27 gauge 1/2 inch needle, should you aspirate or not? What do you guys do who use this small of a pin?

Fireproof · Apr 4, 2016

Nope. I don't ever aspirate.

Vince · Apr 4, 2016

I use 27 gauge 1/2 inch needle and don't aspirate.

Vettester Chris · Apr 4, 2016

I don't for SubQ, but always for any type of IM. It takes two seconds, and if you're in a vein you want to know. I've had only 2 times where I pulled back a pocket of blood, but those were 2 times that I was glad I aspirated!

CoastWatcher · Apr 4, 2016

Vettester Chris said:
I don't for SubQ, but always for any type of IM. It takes two seconds, and if you're in a vein you want to know. I've had only 2 times where I pulled back a pocket of blood, but those were 2 times that I was glad I aspirated!

Yeah, like Chris I aspirate. Strictly needed? Look how many senior members don't, so it may not be. But I take just a moment...most of the time...

PAUL-E · Apr 4, 2016

Vettester Chris said:
I don't for SubQ, but always for any type of IM. It takes two seconds, and if you're in a vein you want to know. I've had only 2 times where I pulled back a pocket of blood, but those were 2 times that I was glad I aspirated!

I agree if you can why not, better safe than sorry

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