ICU RN....
- yes, wash hands noted
- the key though: besides wiping top of vial, wipe injection area TWENTY SECONDS, broad (You're shooting in your rear, yes high and away from the anus, but bacteria can travel, wipe aggressive and broad)
If you get an abscess:
- follow above procedure
- use 18 gauge needle with 5 or 10mL syringe for ease
- inject, pull back plunger and look for blood/puss
* you may have to pull needle out back slightly if you went past abscess
* you may have to pull needle out completely and reinsert if you missed the abscess (next to it)
* you may have to do this a few times
- Keflex, 500mg, TID for a week
It would be helpful if you have a partner: Once syringe is filled, unscrew needle at hub leaving needle in ass while you squirt, then reattach syringe (This way you don't have to keep reinserting needle)