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Q: During an IM injection, if you aspirate with the syringe, and hit a vessel what do you do:

1) start all over with a new med and syringe
2) or relocate the syringe in a new area

A: Firstly, let me clarify that the correct procedure for IM injection includes aspirating with the syringe to be sure you will not inject the medication directly into a blood vessel. If you should aspirate and hit a blood vessel, you must start the procedure from the beginning - use a new alcohol swab to clean the injection site, use a new syringe and a new needle and you will need to draw up new medication. Don't forget to document all of your IM attempts,successful or otherwise, onto your ACR.

(date posted: 14/10/08)

 

Q: I have heard rumours that there will soon be research initiatives undertaken in Thunder Bay, can you clarify this? How will it affect my practice as a paramedic?

 

A: Yes it is true. We have decided to take part in pre-hospital research initiatives under the guidance of the newly formed Ottawa Health Research Institute (OHRI). There are two studies presently being looked at, the Hypertonic Saline Study and a CPR Study. As a Paramedic involved in the research study, we will expect that as patients are assessed in the field to meet the criteria of the study, strict procedures will be followed; very specific patient care will be required and accurate documentation will be paramount. We expect that our first research study will commence in early 2006.

 


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