Self injections

[blueshada]

I have to self inject EPO injections and have just done this . However I forgot to expell the air from the pre filled cartridge before injecting.Is this dangerous?

[noxlumos]

Hi, Call NHS direct and they'll be able to advise you.

[Drusilla1S]

Air embolisms can be very dangerous and you need to be very careful to expel air from syringes before injecting. I hope the following site gives you help and some reassurance. Best wishes.

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=9

[kazza12345]

if it was a s/c or i/m injection then it mght hurt a bit more, but not dabgerous as such, and there is nothing you can do about it now

[kazza12345]

i would imagine you werent injecting into your blood stream, so dont worry

[blueshada]

The injection was in the fleshy part of the stomach and not directly into a vien. Im not sure what types of injection you call this Kazza

[funkymoped]

i wouldnt panic, but i would seek medical advice.. as mentioned before, give nhs direct a call or pop into the local A&E...

[kazza12345]

i would call that a s/c (sub cutaneous = under the skin) injection, so dont panic