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(Message started by: UN_SOLVED on Jul 28^th, 2004, 10:44am)

Title: For those using needles ...
Post by UN_SOLVED on Jul 28^th, 2004, 10:44am

I was wondering what kind / size of needles you use with the Imitrex injection vials.

"B-D 1CC Tuberculin Syringe Slip Tip"
B-D 1ml 27g¹/₂ (0.4mm x 13mm)

Are these what you use ?

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Title: Re: For those using needles ...
Post by Rock_Lobster on Jul 28^th, 2004, 11:18am

That is exactly what I use.

BD 1ml 27G1/2 Tuberculin SlipTip Reorder# 309623

Title: Re: For those using needles ...
Post by UN_SOLVED on Jul 28^th, 2004, 7:37pm

Thanks Rock !

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Title: Re: For those using needles ...
Post by rbmb on Jul 28^th, 2004, 8:29pm

I use DHE to abort instead of Imitrex, but I think in either case it is an IM injection. I use BD 26g, 1" needles.......I've used 5/8" insulin needles when that was all I could get and sometimes the shot seemed ineffective, I think because the needle wasn't getting into the muscle, only under the skin and fat layer where it is absorbed slowly. I also use 3 ml syringes even though the DHE dose is only 1 ml as it is easier to draw the fluid out of the vial and easier to get the air bubbles out with a larger syringe.
Rich

Title: Re: For those using needles ...
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Jul 28^th, 2004, 9:06pm

I'm not familiar with DHE - Imitrex girll, myself. However, Imitrex is not meant to be injected IM - only SQ. shorter needles are best.

Kris

Title: Re: For those using needles ...
Post by UN_SOLVED on Jul 29^th, 2004, 3:55am

on 07/28/04 at 21:06:18, Kris_in_SJ wrote:

I'm not familiar with DHE - Imitrex girll, myself. However, Imitrex is not meant to be injected IM - only SQ. shorter needles are best.

Kris

Thanks all. I have both DHE 1mg vials & needles and Imitrex injection vials & needles. Kris is right, Imitrex is only meant to be subQ while DHE is an IM injection.

Thanks again,
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