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Air embolism
by lexxmexx, Jan 15, 2009 07:41AM
Hi, I am not sure where I should post this question but it's somehow related to diabetes.
My 65 year old mother was injecting insulin when she had forgotten to fill the syringe with the drug and had accidently injected about 18 units (1/2cc syringe) of air into her tummy. Will this amount cause air embolism?
I have already called a doctor and he asked me not to worry but I am still worried and hope to seek second opinions here.
Thanks in advance!
My 65 year old mother was injecting insulin when she had forgotten to fill the syringe with the drug and had accidently injected about 18 units (1/2cc syringe) of air into her tummy. Will this amount cause air embolism?
I have already called a doctor and he asked me not to worry but I am still worried and hope to seek second opinions here.
Thanks in advance!
Member Comments (1)
by Dot.Calm, Jan 15, 2009 12:05PM
To: lexxmexx
Listen to the doctor, he/she is correct. And, its not air embolism which is normally called gas embolism due to gas bubbles in the bloodstream. In other words, don't worry.
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