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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?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
You can't get an air: embolism with a sub-q injection.
Answered 7/27/2014
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You're safe: An air embolism needs to go directly into your vein to cause you harm. A tiny bit of air in the subcutaneous tissue is completely harmless. An air embolus would also affect you instantly. You can get some rest now and stop worrying.
Answered 7/27/2014
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Air in syringe: The small amount of air that would be in a syringe for a subcutaneous injection is not concerning. It has likely been absorbed by now. An air embolism comes from air injected into a blood vessel, not body tissue. You have no worries
Answered 1/7/2015
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