Question 1

could i die if water was injected into my bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Not if it is sterile: Since out blood is 99+%h20, the water in the bloodstream is not the concern- how it got in there, and how sterile it is would be the worry! we give IV fluids to patients on a daily basis to help them get well and feel better. The volume of the water might also be a problem, but again, not the water itself.

Question 2

what happens if cold water is injected into your blood stream?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Water without an appropriate osmotic solute will hemolyze the nearby red blood cells. The resulting release of potassium can kill you. Perhaps you can clarify.

Question 3

hey, my friend just injected tap water into her blood stream with a needle, will she die? if so, how long does she have to live?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It is possible that your friend has an infection from either an unclean needle or from the water.  There is no guarantee that the water used is clean.  If your friend has fever, chills, headache please have her go to see her pediatrician or provider.

Question 4

hi when we are having tooth scaling in anything being injected into you from tooth scaler  ?  is the water coming out of scaler going into the blood stream when the scaler penetrates your gums ? .  it is not like an injection ?

Accepted Answer

Scaler tip water: Ultrasonic scaler tips have water flow mostly to cool the tip as the energy from ultrasonic action produces heat. Another benefit i from the water flow is to wash away debris and blood for better visibility. Nothing is injected into you or your bloodstream.

Question 5

what would happen if i injected saltwater into my bloodstream ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing will happen: Nothing will happen but why would you do that.
I will advice you do not inject anything into your blood stream by yourself.

Question 6

what would happen if a small amount of dissolved plastic resin were accidentally injected via a needlestick injury into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

: How small an amount? How did you manage to do that? However, a trace amount of plastic resin is not likely to have any lasting harmful effect.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 7

what would happen if you inject about 50 cc of air accidentally ,in your arm ,not in the bloodstream..will it be able to dissipate.?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it: will dissipate and get absorbed.

Question 8

does diluting alcohol with water slow the absorption into the bloodstream? do carbonated beverages quicken the effects of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Diluting it makes it take longer to get drunk and gives the kidneys more to flush out the alcohol with.
Carbonated beverages get people drunk faster

Question 9

aside from reuse of syringes and needles used to inject into ones bloodstream. are sharp objects such as blades and nails, considered to be risks of transmission of hiv when there is blood and a deep cut?

Accepted Answer

: Repeat question, I believe. If so, see previous replies. This is one of those theoretical risks for HIV commonly listed on websites and elsewhere as possible ways to be infected, but in fact in the 40+ years of the worldwide HIV/AIDS epidemic, there have been very few if any HIV infections acquired in this manner. Use common sense if you encounter such objects, but otherwise do not worry at all.

Question 10

would salt water mouthwash get absorbed in bloodstream & increases bp. how long to wait before washing salty taste in mouth to help effect on bp..

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: Used as directed by your Dentist will cause you no harm.

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What if I injected water in to my bloodstream

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Could i die if water was injected into my bloodstream?

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What happens if cold water is injected into your blood stream?

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Hey, my friend just injected tap water into her blood stream with a needle, will she die? if so, how long does she have to live?

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Hi when we are having tooth scaling in anything being injected into you from tooth scaler ? is the water coming out of scaler going into the blood stream when the scaler penetrates your gums ? . it is not like an injection ?

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What would happen if i injected saltwater into my bloodstream ?

A member asked:

What would happen if a small amount of dissolved plastic resin were accidentally injected via a needlestick injury into the bloodstream?

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What would happen if you inject about 50 cc of air accidentally ,in your arm ,not in the bloodstream..will it be able to dissipate.?

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Does diluting alcohol with water slow the absorption into the bloodstream? do carbonated beverages quicken the effects of alcohol?

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Aside from reuse of syringes and needles used to inject into ones bloodstream. are sharp objects such as blades and nails, considered to be risks of transmission of hiv when there is blood and a deep cut?

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Would salt water mouthwash get absorbed in bloodstream & increases bp. how long to wait before washing salty taste in mouth to help effect on bp..

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