Tag: Aspiration technique

Millions of injections are administered daily, but not all are without risk. Accidentally hitting a blood vessel is a rare but serious concern. So, **what will happen if my injection hits the blood vessel?** The consequences vary based on the medication and vessel type.

While intentional subcutaneous or intramuscular injections are common, accidental intravenous injections due to a 'missed hit' are also a concern, with over half of people who self-inject reporting they have missed a vein [1.12.1]. So, what happens if a needle hits your vein accidentally?