Needle aspiration is considered to be as effective and safe as chest-tube thoracostomy for the management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. 2–4 Needle aspiration results in less discomfort ...

Al Hayek, A. A., et al. (2020). Evaluating the user preference and level of insulin self-administration adherence in young patients with type 1 diabetes: Experience with two insulin pen needle ...

Barrel size (syringe fluid volume) Insulin units Needle length Needle gauge; 0.3 mL: 30 units of insulin: 3/16 inch (5 mm) 28: 0.5 mL: 30 to 50 units of insulin: 5/16 inch (8 mm) 29, 30: 1.0 mL ...

For small amounts of delicate drugs, a subcutaneous injection can be a convenient way of getting a medication into your body. Here’s how to administer one.