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| ===== Aseptic Injection Protocol ===== | ===== Aseptic Injection Protocol ===== | ||
| - | 1. **Wash hands** thoroughly with soap and water (or wear gloves) | + | 1. **Wash hands** thoroughly with soap and water (or wear gloves)\\ |
| - | 2. **Clean vial stopper** with an alcohol swab (let dry) | + | 2. **Clean vial stopper** with an alcohol swab (let dry)\\ |
| - | 3. **Draw with drawing needle**, then swap to fresh needle for injection | + | 3. **Draw with drawing needle**, then swap to fresh needle for injection\\ |
| - | 4. **Clean injection site** with alcohol; allow to air dry (don’t blow or touch!) | + | 4. **Clean injection site** with alcohol; allow to air dry (don’t blow or touch!)\\ |
| - | 5. **Insert needle quickly** at a 90° angle (IM); steady, controlled push | + | 5. **Insert needle quickly** at a 90° angle (IM); steady, controlled push\\ |
| - | 6. **Aspirate** (optional): pull plunger back slightly to check for blood | + | 6. **Aspirate** (optional): pull plunger back slightly to check for blood\\ |
| - | 7. **Inject slowly** to reduce post-injection pain | + | 7. **Inject slowly** to reduce post-injection pain\\ |
| - | 8. **Withdraw needle**, apply light pressure with sterile pad or swab | + | 8. **Withdraw needle**, apply light pressure with sterile pad or swab\\ |
| - | 9. **Dispose of syringe/ | + | 9. **Dispose of syringe/ |
| **Note:** Never reuse needles or syringes, even on yourself. Always use **new sterile equipment** per injection. | **Note:** Never reuse needles or syringes, even on yourself. Always use **new sterile equipment** per injection. | ||