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Can A 30 G 1/2 Inch Needle Be Used For Intramuscular Injection?
Question: Can a 30 g 1/2 needle be used for intramuscular injection?
Brief Answer:
Can be used
Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
It can be used, but the person who gives the injection should be an expert, so that he doesn't give it intradermally.
Second thing should be the injection solution. It should not be in a thick base, as loading in the syringe would become difficult.
However, i personally feel, that a normal 2ml or 5 ml syringe should be ideally used, until and unless it's an emergency and only 30 G needle is available.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Can be used
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
It can be used, but the person who gives the injection should be an expert, so that he doesn't give it intradermally.
Second thing should be the injection solution. It should not be in a thick base, as loading in the syringe would become difficult.
However, i personally feel, that a normal 2ml or 5 ml syringe should be ideally used, until and unless it's an emergency and only 30 G needle is available.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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