th delt injections.) Choosing a Syringe:It is important to choose the proper syringe. The best syringes forintrumuscular injections are:1. 22 gauge 1 1/2" or 2. 23 gauge 1”. This length is required for penetration deep inside the muscle. Shorter needles, 5/8" or 1/2" are usually not sufficient for intramuscular injections and occasionally leave a portion of the Injection in a subcutaneous area, which will cause a swell between the skin and muscle as well as impaired absorption. The gauge size of a syringe represents the needle's diameter. The lower the gauge number, the wider it is. A 27-gauge needle is very thin. An 18 gauge is quite wide. The 22 and 23 gauge needles are not so large that they are difficult to insert, yet are large enough for solutions to easily be propelled through them. The use of insulin needles is not acceptable; they are simply too small. Usually, insulin pins are 25 to 27 gauges and only a 1/2" long with a 1 cc case. Opening An AmpHow do I open the amp? This question is asked over and over again by beginners everywhere. Opening an amp is not a very difficult process, but it does take some practice to get the method down. There are a variety of different ways, but we will cover the most convenient procedure. The first thing to do is "score" a line around the neck of the amp. The neck of the amp is the skinniest part of the amp, and often has a "ring" around it. To "score" the amp, you can use a file, nail file, a penknife, or even a steak knife. Nail files and penknives work best. You can get a penknife at your local hardware store, they are inexpensive and work very well. You have to file (cut) all the way around the neck. You should be able to see a new line around the neck. You want to make the "score" around the neck as deep as possible, however, you must be careful not to go too deep and shatter the amp.Once the score is done, wrap the amp in a towel, and with a swift snapping motion, the head of the am...
