C caligas Full Member Verified Member 10+ Year Member Joined Aug 17, 2012 Messages 1,894 Reaction score 2,184 Mar 28, 2014 #1 What do you consider normal vs bad enough to move your needle? For me if the patient can calmly discuss their pain ("ooh I feel that Doc") I proceed. Members don't see this ad.
What do you consider normal vs bad enough to move your needle? For me if the patient can calmly discuss their pain ("ooh I feel that Doc") I proceed. Members don't see this ad.
BuzzPhreed Full Member 7+ Year Member Joined Jan 9, 2014 Messages 1,224 Reaction score 648 Mar 28, 2014 #2 Try injecting more slowly first. Also keep the ultrasound on the site with a good view of the needle and make sure you're not in the sheath.
Try injecting more slowly first. Also keep the ultrasound on the site with a good view of the needle and make sure you're not in the sheath.
lobelsteve Full Member Staff member Volunteer Staff Lifetime Donor Verified Member Verified Expert 15+ Year Member Gold Donor Joined May 30, 2005 Messages 21,256 Reaction score 12,370 Mar 28, 2014 #3 Location and nature of pain. If shooting down arm or leg as electrical, good time to pull back.