Hey bros,
Last week, I did site injections for first time (Triceps).
The first time I did my triceps, everything went smoothly and not even a drop of blood came out after I pulled the pin out, which is rare for me. I used a 23 Gauge 1.5" needle, but only stuck barely an Inch in (didn't want to go too deep).
The second time doing the triceps went horribly wrong maybe due the following reasons:
1) I injected as soon as I got done working out my tricep that day, and the blood still flowing most likely. (will never make this mistake again)
2) I was shaking a good bit because it was done right after exercise and I was in somewhat of a rush.
3) Forgot to run the syringe under hot water prior to injection.
AS A RESULT, after injecting 1/2 CC of DECA in each of my triceps I am left with a huge BRUISE on each of my triceps. It doesn't hurt at all, but it looks awful.
Has anyone had this happen to them and what is the best corrective action to take assuming it is just a bruise and not an infection of some sort?
I'd appreciate your input.
Thanks,
SLICED
Last week, I did site injections for first time (Triceps).
The first time I did my triceps, everything went smoothly and not even a drop of blood came out after I pulled the pin out, which is rare for me. I used a 23 Gauge 1.5" needle, but only stuck barely an Inch in (didn't want to go too deep).
The second time doing the triceps went horribly wrong maybe due the following reasons:
1) I injected as soon as I got done working out my tricep that day, and the blood still flowing most likely. (will never make this mistake again)
2) I was shaking a good bit because it was done right after exercise and I was in somewhat of a rush.
3) Forgot to run the syringe under hot water prior to injection.
AS A RESULT, after injecting 1/2 CC of DECA in each of my triceps I am left with a huge BRUISE on each of my triceps. It doesn't hurt at all, but it looks awful.
Has anyone had this happen to them and what is the best corrective action to take assuming it is just a bruise and not an infection of some sort?
I'd appreciate your input.
Thanks,
SLICED