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What Are The Repercussion Of Accidentally Injecting Air Into The Body?
Question: I am an insulin-dependent diabetic. Today, I was not feeling well and accidentally injected "air" into my body because I , mistakenly, thought I'd filled the syringe with insulin. Will I be okay if it was only 10-15 units of air?
Brief Answer:
Do not get worried;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone carefully through your concern.
If you have injected air subcutaneously, there is no risk.
The air injected intravenously in high doses would be a problem.
So, you do not need to get worried. No side effects are expected.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Do not get worried;
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone carefully through your concern.
If you have injected air subcutaneously, there is no risk.
The air injected intravenously in high doses would be a problem.
So, you do not need to get worried. No side effects are expected.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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