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What kind of syringe to get for IM?
- Thread starter DroneLore
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nAON
Bluelight Crew
Take a look at the IV and IM FAQ thread. In general, you want a lower gauge (so wider diameter) needle.
Don't inject myself so can't really help more than that. What are you planning to IM though?
Don't inject myself so can't really help more than that. What are you planning to IM though?
Ideally you want something a little longer than the insulin syringe style needles usually used for IVing, otherwise you run the risk of a subcutaneous shot, which has a much higher risk of causing an abscess (and has a lower bioavailability too). I'd go for something longer than 1/2 an inch, 1 inch is ideal IMO and is standard in hospitals, or 3/4 inch.. depends how skinny you are really.
As for gauge, 25G or 23G is pretty standard in my experience. In hospitals 20G is often used but this is bigger and more painful, and not really necessary IMO..
Barrel size depends on what you are IMing and how much liquid you need. You don't want to IM more than 5mls maximum in one shot, so 2ml sounds fine..
Make sure you know about appropriate sites and technique (in the link nAON provided) and remember that IMing something carries a risk of abscesses, and it is vital to be as sterile as possible. I would not IM anything without using a micron filter, sterile water etc and I wouldn't IM street drugs..
As for gauge, 25G or 23G is pretty standard in my experience. In hospitals 20G is often used but this is bigger and more painful, and not really necessary IMO..
Barrel size depends on what you are IMing and how much liquid you need. You don't want to IM more than 5mls maximum in one shot, so 2ml sounds fine..
Make sure you know about appropriate sites and technique (in the link nAON provided) and remember that IMing something carries a risk of abscesses, and it is vital to be as sterile as possible. I would not IM anything without using a micron filter, sterile water etc and I wouldn't IM street drugs..
It's not ideal, proper sterile vials (glass or plastic ones) are best.. for IM you want to be extra-careful with sterility due to the risks of abscess formation.
Boiled tap water is actually safer than bottled water..
Hierarchy of water for injecting
Here's some info on micron filtering too: micron megathread. You can get them at some needle exchanges or online, they are also known as wheel filters or there is a common brand in the UK called Sterifilt.
Boiled tap water is actually safer than bottled water..
Hierarchy of water for injecting
Here's some info on micron filtering too: micron megathread. You can get them at some needle exchanges or online, they are also known as wheel filters or there is a common brand in the UK called Sterifilt.