Question 1

do we die when we inject air into viens using syringe?

Accepted Answer

Injecting air: Not a good idea  -  small amounts of air - what might be trapped in a syringe usually isnt a problem but large volumes  - 20-30 cc can cause an air embolism and death.

Question 2

doctors, do you think i can die from having air in a syringe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the syringe is in the skin or muscle probably not.
If it is in a vein yes air can kill you. The volume of air would have to be more than a few cc,s so a bubble likely will have no harm .
The air will act like an embolus or clot traveling to the lungs

Question 3

what if there is a little air in the syringe that i use for injection of insulin?

Accepted Answer

No problem.: Insulin is administered via subcutaneous injections with very fine needles; a tiny amount of air will not have any adverse effect.

Question 4

i accidently injected prefilled lupron (leuprolide) syringe without expelling air... about 6 cc's . am i gonna be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lupron (leuprolide) is an intramuscular injection for endometriosis or uterine fibroids, and the amount of air in  prefilled syringe will not hurt you.

Question 5

is the water in air water syringes used by dentists sterile? is it cleaned to prevent biofilm?

Accepted Answer

It is safe: Dentists follow sterilization standards and use the same safety techniques as all other licensed health providers.  There is NO danger in the United States.

Question 6

i had a subq injection thurs and think there might have been some air left in the syringe. i feel fine but how long would air embolism symptoms take?

Accepted Answer

You can't get an air: embolism with a sub-q injection.

Question 7

i just im'd 1 mg cyanocobalamin (1ml fluid, 1 insulin syringe full) i want to know is this the normal weekly dose because i'm not clear about instruct?

Accepted Answer

Get Instructions: If you are not clear on instructions call your doc for clarification. 1 mg/week is a dosage that is commonly used, but your instructions coule easily be for mor or less. Best to get the answer from the doc who prescribed it.

Question 8

how long would it take for someone to show signs and symptoms of an air embolism from a syringe?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: Air embolisms of significant consequence are acute and often severe events clinically.  Dysfunctional symptoms and signs appear essentially instantaneously if looked for.  Small amounts of air such as small bubbles are usually of no consequence.

Question 9

can air in the syringe get pushed back into vein during blood draw when the let go of syringe plunger?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: Tiny amounts of air are not dangerous. And with today's systems this should not happen.

Question 10

i am 22 weeks pregnate and my husband just used a syringe on my clitoris. is it dangerous and could air of got in there. he pulled it off slowly after?

Accepted Answer

Clitoris: I assume he was enlarging your clitoris for pleasure  it will not cause damage to the pregnancy but could injure your clitoris so be careful.

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Do we die when we inject air into viens using syringe?

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Doctors, do you think i can die from having air in a syringe?

A member asked:

What if there is a little air in the syringe that i use for injection of insulin?

A member asked:

I accidently injected prefilled lupron (leuprolide) syringe without expelling air... about 6 cc's . am i gonna be ok?

A member asked:

Is the water in air water syringes used by dentists sterile? is it cleaned to prevent biofilm?

A member asked:

I had a subq injection thurs and think there might have been some air left in the syringe. i feel fine but how long would air embolism symptoms take?

A member asked:

I just im'd 1 mg cyanocobalamin (1ml fluid, 1 insulin syringe full) i want to know is this the normal weekly dose because i'm not clear about instruct?

A member asked:

How long would it take for someone to show signs and symptoms of an air embolism from a syringe?

A member asked:

Can air in the syringe get pushed back into vein during blood draw when the let go of syringe plunger?

A member asked:

I am 22 weeks pregnate and my husband just used a syringe on my clitoris. is it dangerous and could air of got in there. he pulled it off slowly after?

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