Giving a muscle injection
Intramuscular injection and sites on the body for intramuscular injection
Muscle injection is a process that requires little knowledge of human anatomy and skeletal muscle, as well as little technique. If you have decided to give yourself an intramuscular injection, first visit a manipulative one, where they will show you how to do an intramuscular injection (as long as you come across a qualified nurse). Then read the article on how to give a muscle injection, look at the photos and follow the instructions. The article describes intramuscular injection of anabolic steroids, but intramuscular injection is the same for any preparation and drug that is for intramuscular use.
Intramuscular injection of anabolic steroids or other intramuscular drugs is usually done in places with large muscle groups to avoid affecting the small blood vessels and to ensure minimal pain when injecting the solution, also in large muscle groups the spread of the drug / steroid / is better.
There is much debate as to whether the injection site is important or unimportant. Many people claim that the injection site is not so important for better distribution of the drug in the blood. Others claim that frequent intramuscular injections of anabolic steroids into a muscle group increase the effect of the anabolic steroid in the injected area and improve its growth.
However, there is no scientific or direct evidence that injection into one muscle group acts locally and leads to increased growth in that group, perhaps it is all a matter of suggestion and swelling of the site due to too frequent intramuscular injection.
Generally speaking, it is most desirable to give a muscle injection into the gluteus, although many athletes prefer to give the muscle injections into the quadriceps.
What is needed to give an intramuscular injection of anabolic steroids?
Several things are needed for intramuscular injection: tampons and alcohol to disinfect the injection site, needles for intramuscular injection, a syringe and of course the substance / medicine / that we want to inject.
– Swabs and alcohol for disinfection
Alcohol-soaked swabs are a good way to clean and disinfect the skin where you will inject. The rubber stopper of the vial with the detergent is cleaned with an alcohol swab / where you will pierce with the needle to draw out the solution /, in case it is not in ampoules.
Just remember! Use a new swab on a case-by-case basis, never reuse a swab.
When cleaning the injection site, clean by wiping the area in a slow clockwise circular motion, increasing the cleaning area, thus ensuring that the bacteria are removed, the skin is made sterile and ready for injection.
– Needles for intramuscular injection
There are syringe needles of all sizes and colors. Most people choose the length of the needle based on two different options:
1) Size of the muscle group where the intramuscular injection will be given.
2) The amount of subcutaneous adipose tissue that the needle must pass in order to reach optimal depth in the muscle.
The size of the injection needles is determined by a number designation followed by the Latin letter “G” (from Gauge – size, thickness), followed by another number (usually fractional) indicating the length of the needle in inches. For example, 22G1¼ means a needle with a thickness of 22G (0.711 mm) and a length of 1¼ “(31.75 mm). The commonly used sizes are from 22G to 23G. The larger the number in front of” G “, the thinner the needle.
– You can use thick needles (21G) to withdraw the solution.
– For intramuscular injection of oil anabolic steroids or other oil-based medications, you can get 22G, 1.25-1.5 “needles.
– For intramuscular injection of anabolic steroids and preparations in aqueous solution you can get needles with size 23G, 1.25-1.5 “.
Discard needles and syringes after use. Although many people claim that you can leave the withdrawal needle in the rubber stopper of the vial and use it to re-withdraw more solutions. This may be practical, but from the point of view of sterility and hygiene it is not a good choice, also oxygen enters the vial through the left needle.
– Syringes
Syringes are usually designed to show cc / ml (cubic centimeters per milliliter) or IU (international units). 1 cc (cubic centimeter) = 1 ml. IU (International Units) is calculated differently for each preparation. Get syringes based on the amount you decide to inject intramuscularly.
The most commonly used syringes for intramuscular injection are 2 cc / cm. because injecting a large amount of solution in one place is quite painful and not recommended.
Dispose of used syringes and always use new sterile ones. If the syringe is not well sealed, discard it and get another well sealed one. It’s not worth the risk. – Syringes
Syringes are usually designed to show cc / ml (cubic centimeters per milliliter) or IU (international units). 1 cc (cubic centimeter) = 1 ml. IU (International Units) is calculated differently for each preparation. Get syringes based on the amount you decide to inject intramuscularly.
The most commonly used syringes for intramuscular injection are 2 cc / cm. because injecting a large amount of solution in one place is quite painful and not recommended.
Dispose of used syringes and always use new sterile ones. If the syringe is not well sealed, discard it and get another well sealed one. It’s not worth the risk.
– Ampoules or vials of anabolic steroids
The most important thing to say here is to think before using anabolic steroids, these are not magic drugs, and despite your decision to use anabolic steroids, you need to make an effort throughout your daily life, diet and gym. Anabolic steroids will only help you when you make an effort!
Places on the body for intramuscular injection of anabolic steroids
There are enough places on the body where a muscle injection of anabolic steroids can be given. An experienced medical professional can make a muscle injection at any site, and eventually the substance will spread to reach all receptors. The theory that anabolic steroids, or some of them, support the particular limb into which it is injected is unfounded and without direct and scientific evidence. Despite the many muscle injection sites, the safest place is the buttocks. But if you are on a cycle of fast-ester anabolic steroids (such as propionate), then frequent intramuscular injections are required. It should be noted that with frequent intramuscular injections at the same site, it is possible for an abscess to develop (the site may become inflamed), regardless of your injection technique. Therefore, when taking intramuscular preparations daily, just alternate places (for example, for 4 days you can alternate the buttocks and thighs).
Muscle injection photos
The best places on the body for intramuscular injection of anabolic steroids
ALWAYS make or insert a normal intramuscular injection, regardless of location, insert the needle into the skin perpendicularly at a 90-degree angle.
How to hold the syringe properly during intramuscular injection.
– Gluteus (gluteal muscles)
The buttocks (buttocks) are the most suitable place for a muscle injection, as it is a large, deep muscle with fewer nerve endings. When injecting into the gluteus, you should aim at the upper outer area of the muscle, as this is the place with the least nerves, nerve endings and blood vessels. Putting a muscle injection in the buttocks can be difficult, as you have to turn to one side to inject. In the beginning you can help yourself with a mirror.
– Quadriceps – intramuscular injection into the lateral surface of the thigh
The thigh is a place that many people like to use for a muscle injection. The injection into the thigh is easy to perform, can be done with both hands and the site is clearly visible enough.
A muscle injection is given only on the outside of the thigh. The frontal injection into the thigh muscle is extremely incorrect. There are many nerves and a large number of blood vessels in these places.
– Deltoid muscle (shoulders)
Putting a muscle injection in the shoulder is another option to change places. It is injected into the thickest and central area of the deltoid muscle, above the level of the armpit, in the lateral head.
Having Gluteus (buttocks) and thighs as options, it seems strange to put an injection in the shoulder, but everyone has a personal preference if you can handle a muscle injection in this area better – as you like.
– Biceps
Inserting a muscle injection into the biceps is done in its largest area, in the middle. The only reason to do this is to believe that injecting directly into a muscle will be effective for a particular muscle group.
– Chest muscle
Putting a muscle injection in the chest is not done by the inexperienced, but it is an attractive place for many athletes, especially those with more muscle mass.
It is injected into the fullest and deepest part of the pectoral muscle / breast /. Make sure that the arm to the corresponding chest muscle in which it will be injected is relaxed and that half of the chest is relaxed while you do the muscle injection with the other hand.
Intramuscular injection – steps
Proper and safe intramuscular injection will improve the dispersal of the injected substance and will prevent pain, lumps, and injury to muscle tissue, bruising and the possible formation of an abscess. Following the instructions for proper and safe intramuscular injection and choosing the right injection sites will save you a lot of trouble.
– Preparation
First, prepare a solution withdrawal needle (21G 2 “), a muscle injection needle (23G 01.25-01.05”), a 2cc syringe (2 cc) and a vial or ampoule of the anabolic preparation or whatever medication you will inject. Prepare tampons, disinfectant alcohol and a waste container.
Clean the selected injection site with an alcohol swab in a circular motion away from the target. This will remove the bacteria from the injection site.
Secondly, remove the lid of the vial and clean the rubber stopper with an alcohol swab, where you will pierce with the needle.
– Withdrawal of the solution
Unpack the needle (21G 2 “) and the syringe, being careful not to drop them. The end of the needle should simply be connected to the syringe by turning or pressing.
Pull the plunger of the syringe to fill it with air, as much solution as you want to withdraw from the vial. For example, if you are going to inject 1 ml of a substance, draw 1 ml of air into the syringe. Now carefully insert the needle into the vial and inject the air inside to create the pressure needed to draw as much solution as you choose to inject intramuscularly.
When the vial is full, you can hold it down, but when it is already halved, the needle will not reach the solution and you will need to hold the vial up. Just make sure the needle is immersed in the solution and pull the plunger.
– Replace the needle with which you drew the solution with a new 23G intramuscular injection needle
The tip of the needle is very thin and fragile, and when the vial is punctured, the needle becomes dull. The same happens when pulling a solution from an ampoule, where in our quest to pull the last drop of solution we rest the needle on the sides or bottom of the ampoule. Always replace the needle with which you pulled the solution with a new one for injection!
– Remove all air from the syringe and needle.
Lift the syringe with the tip of the needle pointing upwards, if there are air bubbles, tap the syringe with your finger to break the bubbles and expel all the air until some solution comes out of the needle. (Make sure there is no air in the syringe and needle.)
You are now ready to have a muscle injection!!!
– Insert the needle into the selected location slowly and at a 90 degree angle
Many people prefer to insert the needle quickly and swiftly into the injection site. This method, in addition to being dangerous, also has a higher risk of damaging muscle tissue. So instead of inserting the needle quickly and sharply, place the needle over the site, press against the skin, and slowly insert the needle.
The needle is not inserted all the way, it is left slightly visible above the skin. Many people insert the whole needle, which is not correct from a security point of view. If the muscle is not well relaxed or tightens during the injection, there is a high risk of the needle breaking. If the whole needle is inserted and it breaks, surgery to remove it follows. This happens very rarely, but be careful and keep it in mind.
– Aspiration! IMPORTANT!
What is aspiration?
The aspiration is done in order to check if you have accidentally come across a blood vessel / vein /.
Aspiration is a term used to describe what we do when the needle is inserted into the flesh before we inject the solution, namely. Once you have inserted the needle, you pull the plunger (as if you want to pull the solution out of your body), this will be quite difficult, but do not rush, just keep applying more effort. Aspiration is performed slowly, being careful not to shake or twist the needle.
What you need to see is a few small air bubbles rising in the syringe.
If you see blood in the syringe, withdraw the needle. The presence of blood means that you are in a vein. Replace the needle with a new one and choose another site for intramuscular injection in the previous or other muscle group.
If you see air bubbles, everything is fine and slowly apply pressure to the plunger to inject the solution. Take your time, normally 1ml of substance is injected in 60-90 seconds.
The needle is removed and a swab is placed in place to press the injection site slightly.
This is the whole process of describing a muscle injection. The article was written by a professional staff from Alpha Male Fit and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations. The published materials are not intended for diagnosis or self-treatment. In case medical and / or medical intervention is required, users should seek appropriate qualified medical care.
