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Is it ok to inject propofol in a vein on a patient's hand if no other location can be easily found? i always end up bruised on my arms after shots.
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Propofol: Propofol can be injected into any vein in the body.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: It is fine to put Propofol in any vein in the body. Some veins are smaller so the medicationay burn. Bruising after the Propofol is more to do with bleeding after withdrawal of the angio catch than with the medication.
Answered 6/30/2014
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