Does Injecting Air Accidentally Require Medical Attention?

Posted on Wed, 7 Mar 2018

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Question : my husband injected air instead of insulin. 30cc

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Nothing will happen.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

An insulin syringe is a small syringe and is of one ml capacity. Even if it is injected filled with air, such a small quantity of air injected subcutaneously will not harm him in any way.

It can cause a mild pain that will subside on its own. No need to worry.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng