Aspiration before subcutaneous immunotherapy injection: Unnecessary or advisable?

Syringe aspiration before injection is currently the only technique that can show whether a blood vessel has been accidentally punctured. [...]it is easy to learn, to perform, and to interpret; it is rapid and optimally tolerated by patients; and it has no side effects and no cost.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2007-02, Vol.119 (2), p.512-513
Main Author: Guarneri, Fabrizio, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergies
Allergy and Immunology
Humans
Immunotherapy
Injections, Subcutaneous - methods
Suction - instrumentation
Syringes
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Summary:Syringe aspiration before injection is currently the only technique that can show whether a blood vessel has been accidentally punctured. [...]it is easy to learn, to perform, and to interpret; it is rapid and optimally tolerated by patients; and it has no side effects and no cost.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2006.10.010