Drawing and Pinning - Change Needles Or Not?

[Imaswol1]

If I'm drawing from more than one vile definite to change needle, it's too dull otherwise...

 

[RickRock13]

If I'm drawing from more than one vile definite to change needle, it's too dull otherwise...

If I'm drawing from one bottle, or 5, I still change needles. Just one push through the stopper can dull the needle

 

[Imaswol1]

Very true Rickrock..solid advice!

 

[BEAST420]

I draw with18 or 21 nd switch to a 25g Nd my Pip has for te most part gone away..

 

[-SD-]

Never had a problem with using the same needle. I usually dont change just so i dont use twice the amount of needles.

 

[-SD-]

I change my pins to draw/inject but it's not necessary.


I've done it without and there is no noticeable difference. If you're doing proper injection technique changing the pin really isn't necessary other than maybe offering some peace of mind.


how many times have you been to your physician and they changed out needles after drawing before giving you an injection?

Good fucking point, Ive never seen a needle change at the doctors office. they kinda know what the hell theyre doing also

 

[shirlene29]

It'll definitely hurt a lot less if you put a fresh needle on. I can't imagine there is much gear lost by swapping the needle.

this. I change needles for the hubs pins because I've hit myself with a dull needle and it sucks serious shit.

 

[tha_Waco_kid]

Good fucking point, Ive never seen a needle change at the doctors office. they kinda know what the hell theyre doing also

My dr / RN always changes the pin. Many times they will walk in with a pre loaded pin so you can't see if they switched them - but they told me they switch them. I have also seen them do it right in front of me. Always change out the pin. My RN that gives my injections says they are taught to change the needles in their training.

at the end of the day it is really just a matter of pain. Pins are so cheap why not switch them and make injecting as pleasant as possible?

 

[freakshow85]

Even if I have to use the same sizes pin to pull as I do to inject, I change that sucker out. Sterility is my reason. Even thought I wipe my vials with alcohol, etc., that sucker goes deep down in ya, so I'd like to know the whole thing is clean.

 

[dangerboy857]

...that sucker goes deep down in ya, so I'd like to know the whole thing is clean.

Must resist....

"THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!"

I'm an immature 13 year old at heart, I can't help it.