Question 1

can you tell me how is the proper way to dispose of a used syringe?

Accepted Answer

Sharps box: If you are a doctor you need a service to tae them in a sharps red box. If you are not but someone with diabetes or other condition requiring injections you can bring them to any ER the hospitals take community syringes. If they don speak to someone in the sharps collecting service at the hospital

Question 2

what to do after being poked by a used syringe at work?

Accepted Answer

Work related: You should file a work related injury claim and document the injury.  Then see a physician for baseline and follow up testing for hepatitis b/c and HIV testing.

Question 3

if i used a friends syringe and didn't see any blood in it and i cleaned or"flushed" it with water  will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Need testing: You do not need to see blood in a syringe for it to be contaminated with viruses like HIV or hepatitis. Please be tested for all blood born illnesses. Please do not share needles with anyone.

Question 4

if i used a friends syringe and i don't see any blood in it and i cleaned or"flushed" it with water  should i be ok ?

Accepted Answer

Not OK: Using someone else's syringe, flushed or not, can expose you to blood borne infections such as hep B, hep C, and HIV. Suggest you see a doctor for testing. Post exposure prophylaxis may be effective if given immediately after the exposure.

Question 5

i'm using zoladex (goserelin) 10.8mg, but when i search about zoladex (goserelin) it says "the 10.8-milligram syringe should not be used in women" why?

Accepted Answer

Clarify dose : Zoladex (goserelin) at that dose is usually used for prostate cancer in men. It can sometimes be used for breast cancer, endometriosis and other gynecologic disorders. Simply confirm with your doctor the dose you are supposed to be taking.

Question 6

i had filler for my marionette lines for the first time a week ago. the dermotologist used one syringe1/2 on each side. i dont see much difference or improvement. does it take longer and should it look better with time. i spent $800?

Accepted Answer

: depends on how/why used and the technique of the injector.  sounds like you see some improvement. usually see something rather promplty but there is some changes over time for some fillers (that absorb some water) depending on the types of fillers and where used there can be varied effects.  talk w your provider if unhappy w results

Question 7

if i used tuberculin syringes for intramuscular injections for my diphenhydramine instead of the right kind, can it be harmful?

Accepted Answer

NO: You should be fine, as at the proper angle (often 90 degrees) the TB syringe can deliver an intramuscular injection.  Best wishes.

Question 8

hiv transmission risk with a used needle new syringe recently took a b12 injection bit nurse changed needle needle was looking clean

Accepted Answer

Unclear info: Sharing needles is a know risk factor for HIV, if one of the users has HIV. If the nurse used a new needle for the injection, there is no risk.
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Question 9

is my risk for hepa b very high. got stuck by tuberculin syringe used from skin test 3 mos later test neg for hepa b.dont know if pt has hepa b.help!

Accepted Answer

Check vaccine status: One's primary care doctor can check for one's hep b vaccine status. In the us, babies have been vaccinated against hep b since the 1980's, so young americans should be immune due to their vaccines. Furthermore, anyone in the healthcare or first-responder job types should already have been checked for hep b immunity, even if just volunteering. So, ask the primary care doctor for an appointment.

Question 10

cefdinir to 1 yr old.i filled her used syringe but did not get enough  in.i pushed it back in bottle and refilled it again. does it make med. go bad??

Accepted Answer

Medication ?s: Unless you tried to actually give the dose  -  unlikely especially if you kept the syringe in the bottle and drew up more med.     However if the baby's mouth contacted the syringe - it might be an issue but just keep it refrigerated and once the course of treatment completes  simply discard the left over medication.   Rinsing the syringe after use in running water helps clean it.

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What to do after being poked by a used syringe at work?

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If i used a friends syringe and didn't see any blood in it and i cleaned or"flushed" it with water will i be ok?

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If i used a friends syringe and i don't see any blood in it and i cleaned or"flushed" it with water should i be ok ?

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I'm using zoladex (goserelin) 10.8mg, but when i search about zoladex (goserelin) it says "the 10.8-milligram syringe should not be used in women" why?

A member asked:

I had filler for my marionette lines for the first time a week ago. the dermotologist used one syringe1/2 on each side. i dont see much difference or improvement. does it take longer and should it look better with time. i spent $800?

A member asked:

If i used tuberculin syringes for intramuscular injections for my diphenhydramine instead of the right kind, can it be harmful?

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Hiv transmission risk with a used needle new syringe recently took a b12 injection bit nurse changed needle needle was looking clean

A member asked:

Is my risk for hepa b very high. got stuck by tuberculin syringe used from skin test 3 mos later test neg for hepa b.dont know if pt has hepa b.help!

A member asked:

Cefdinir to 1 yr old.i filled her used syringe but did not get enough in.i pushed it back in bottle and refilled it again. does it make med. go bad??

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