In the very unlikely event you hit an artery, please read.
How do you know you hit an artery
• The color of the blood is bright red. It may even be a little foamy or frothy
• It might hurt a lot
• It has a lot of force behind it. Sometimes you don’t even have to pull the plunger back, it just comes right into the syringe
• Sometimes it comes into the syringe in spurts like a heartbeat
What to do if you hit an artery
• PULL OUT!
• Apply firm pressure for at least 5-10 minutes
• If bleeding doesn’t stop, call 911! Or get some help!!