[TigerGalLE]

so why do they even put the air bubble in there?

[xviii-xxv]

to help the absorption?? subcutaneously

[GrumpyRN63]

Air always goes last, many like to add a bit ( .2cc or so) when also giving IM's ,air ensures all of the med gets delivered none leaks out, important w/ irritating inj's, also no leakage/ bleeding , less incidence of ecchymosis

[DutchgirlRN]

Talk about confusing. I found this online. It makes no sense what-so-ever.

Lovenox –porcine heparin- variation of Heparin but not interchangeable

• a. given SQ only, check for allergies to pork

• b. used for prophylactic RX after surgery and injuries instead of heparin
  

• c. irritating to tissues, give deep sub q, alternate sites, optimal site is “love-handles” posterior and anterior
  

• d. keep air bubble in syringe, do not inject air bubble, it is nitrogen used as a preservative for Lovenox
  

• Antidote for Heparin and Lovenox: Protamine sulfate

http://209.85.207.104/search?q=cache...lnk&cd=5&gl=us

[xviii-xxv]

way too confusing

[DutchgirlRN]

I plan to call the company tomorrow. This needs to be clarified. I'll suggest to them that they make their literature clear. Simply "do not eject the air bubble" means nothing really.

Wow, I'm on the edge of my seat now...how will I sleep??????

[xviii-xxv]

woo thank you

[pat8585]

If there ever gets to be a clarified answer, please let me know.

[Dolce]

The air goes in after the injection to prevent bruising. At least that's what I've been taught.

[DutchgirlRN]

Originally Posted by pat8585

If there ever gets to be a clarified answer, please let me know.

Definately! And thanks for asking the question. (I think!) I want a definative answer as well.