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Does Injecting Air Accidentally Require Medical Attention?
Question: my husband injected air instead of insulin. 30cc
Brief Answer:
Nothing will happen.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
An insulin syringe is a small syringe and is of one ml capacity. Even if it is injected filled with air, such a small quantity of air injected subcutaneously will not harm him in any way.
It can cause a mild pain that will subside on its own. No need to worry.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Nothing will happen.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
An insulin syringe is a small syringe and is of one ml capacity. Even if it is injected filled with air, such a small quantity of air injected subcutaneously will not harm him in any way.
It can cause a mild pain that will subside on its own. No need to worry.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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