Reusing a dart

[todoveritas]

I'm no genius, Troublesome, just better informed than most. In a recent study published (Am J Public Health 2001; 91:636-638) over documented reuse of needles in a two-year period, the risk of infection was 1 in 1 million or less for a single needle stick. I would say that is pretty low.

 

[lil-swole]

dame right.use a deferent dart to draw and shoot "every time" be safe...

One time I found a syringe w/ needle in a sewer that was wrapped up in a used condom next to a dildo, and I used it to shoot my test w/o probs...

but seriously, we all know it's best to use a new one each time, but in reality, if you can keep it in sanitary conditions and sterilize it w/ rubbing alcohol for a couple mins then you can re-use it 2 or 3 times with the chances of getting an abscess as minimal. The main thing is the point gets dull, and after a while it just really is no good to use anymore at all because although you can't really see it with the naked eye, if you magnified the needle then you could tell that the shape becomes grosely disfigured (curved and dull)... usually the stories I hear about people getting an abscess is either from unsterile gear or using a syringe/needle that has been in totally unsanitary conditions (like rolling around in the trunk of a car without the needle cover on for 3 days). I know people who have re-used their needles like 10times no probs (and yes I called them a stupid fuck to their face)... obviously, as has already been stated, if you want to be 100% safe, then don't ever re-use a needle (or gear for that matter), but the whole thing about if you re-use a needle then you will prob get an abscess is BS and the risks in general are overblown IMO.

 

[needtogetaas]

One time I found a syringe w/ needle in a sewer that was wrapped up in a used condom next to a dildo, and I used it to shoot my test w/o probs...

but seriously, we all know it's best to use a new one each time, but in reality, if you can keep it in sanitary conditions and sterilize it w/ rubbing alcohol for a couple mins then you can re-use it 2 or 3 times with the chances of getting an abscess as minimal. The main thing is the point gets dull, and after a while it just really is no good to use anymore at all because although you can't really see it with the naked eye, if you magnified the needle then you could tell that the shape becomes grosely disfigured (curved and dull)... usually the stories I hear about people getting an abscess is either from unsterile gear or using a syringe/needle that has been in totally unsanitary conditions (like rolling around in the trunk of a car without the needle cover on for 3 days). I know people who have re-used their needles like 10times no probs (and yes I called them a stupid fuck to their face)... obviously, as has already been stated, if you want to be 100% safe, then don't ever re-use a needle (or gear for that matter), but the whole thing about if you re-use a needle then you will prob get an abscess is BS and the risks in general are overblown IMO.

well when I did my first cycle I only had 6 pins lol.but still its way better to use a deferent one every time...we dont want to start advocating people can just keep reusing.better to just nip it in the bud and tell them no.

 

[lil-swole]

well when I did my first cycle I only had 6 pins lol.but still its way better to use a deferent one every time...we dont want to start advocating people can just keep reusing.better to just nip it in the bud and tell them no.

I agree, but at the same time I think it is best to be 100% honest as to the risks (and not present them in a biased way or a way that blows them out of proportion) and let the individual decide for theirself if they want to take the risk or not... I do not agree when people start saying "I know what is best and therefore I will come across in a way to ensure they agree with me and do as I say," instead of presenting the facts and perhaps some advice (kept seperate from the facts) and allow the individual to make the choice for theirself. People who feel like they know better and try to impose their will on others through deceit, minipulation, and/or force are very wrong for doing that IMO. Same goes for why I prefer smaller goverment and less regulation vs. big government and more regulation, why I prefer tolerance over bigotry, spirituality over religion, etc., etc. I know you were not doing that needto, but I am just saying.

 

[needtogetaas]

I agree, but at the same time I think it is best to be 100% honest as to the risks (and not present them in a biased way or a way that blows them out of proportion) and let the individual decide for theirself if they want to take the risk or not... I do not agree when people start saying "I know what is best and therefore I will come across in a way to ensure they agree with me and do as I say," instead of presenting the facts and perhaps some advice (kept seperate from the facts) and allow the individual to make the choice for theirself. People who feel like they know better and try to impose their will on others through deceit, manipulation, and/or force are very wrong for doing that IMO. Same goes for why I prefer smaller goverment and less regulation vs. big government and more regulation, why I prefer tolerance over bigotry, spirituality over religion, etc., etc. I know you were not doing that needto, but I am just saying.

ya I kind of just said..."be safe" not much manipulation there.lol

 

[lil-swole]

ya I kind of just said..."be safe" not much manipulation there.lol

yea, I was really trying to direct that to the responses which centered around the words "no," "dumbfuck," and "abscess." i guess a lot of that prob is just ignorance tho... but for those who kno better.

 

[RottenWillow]

dont do it. you'll get an infection and they'll have to cut your legs off. Then again at least you'll have big arms to help you get around. Plus you will have saved a dollar on the cost of a pin

All the infection hyberbole is a little unrealistic.


If you draw a syringe full of 91% isopropyl alcohol, leave it in 5 seconds, slowly expel it, then thoroughly swab the outside of of it with the same, there's not going to be any bacteria left in that needle.


I do agree the cost savings isnt worth it, and just using new needles everytime is more foolproof than attempting to sterilize old ones.

 

[redguru]

Only re-use it if you are injecting into your left nut. WTF, are you some meth head, you don't have a quarter to buy another pin? Sterile pins are cheap.

Abscess or spend a quarter? Abscess or spend a quarter? Abscess or spend a quarter? Abscess or spend a quarter?

Heads or Tails? Fuck it, don't fllip the coin, buy a new pin, shit-for-brains.

 

[krbn08]

"this is the usual medical practice in third world countries"... lmao.. then it must be a safe procedure... poke away genius

Hahahaha

 

[methodx31]

This might sound really stupid but anyone ever heard of re-using a dart say I injected tuesday and need to inject again saturday? Not sharing just using one that I used a few days ago.

pins are so cheap it doesn't make sense to re-use. yOu put yourself at risk for a variety of complications that can easily be avoided. Use a new pin EACH TIME!!!