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Needle size
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:37 pm
by Lonehill
I've recently started on trimix and I 'm up to 40 units (.4 ml) but nothing. I was looking at the syringes given to me by the pharmacy and noticed the needles are 5/16 inch. Everything I 've read, including the literature from the urologist, says the needle should be 1/2 inch. Wondering why I got 5/16 and if this may be why it's not working.
Any advice ?
Re: Needle size
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:05 pm
by Gordon
Needle length isn't a major factor but the gauge is. I always declined the horse needles and bought a pack of finer gauge. Much more comfortable.
Re: Needle size
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:58 am
by newtoed
Dear Friend,
I did injections with 5/16 successfully but you have to burry it all the way and make sure you aspirated avdrp of blood. I use mainly 1/2 needles now but sometimes I have to pull it out a little to be able to aspirate. Watch YouTube videos on techniques.
All the best.