- Ampule of sterile water
- Ampule of HCG (powder)
- 3 cc syringe with 1 ½” needle
- 30 gauge ½” needle
- Alcohol wipe
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Wash your hands
- Pop tops off of both ampules
- Remove syringe from wrapper, tighten needle, & pull plunger back to 1 ml
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Push needle through rubber stopper of water ampule, push air in, and draw out 1 ml of water.
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Push needle through rubber stopper of HCG ampule, inject liquid slowly. You may gently swirl it with the needle still in the ampule to mix.
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When medication is thoroughly mixed, pull the medication back up into the syringe.
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Recap the needle and remove it by unscrewing it, and attach the 30 gauge needle by screwing it firmly onto the syringe. Leave the cap on until ready to inject.
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Sit comfortably, and expose the area to be injected; usually the abdomen, to the side of the belly button.
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Wipe the site with alcohol.
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Remove the needle cover, hold the syringe in your dominant hand so that you can easily press on the plunger.
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Gently pinch the skin.
- Insert the needle swiftly, straight into the skin (90’ angle)
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Press the plunger in a controlled, steady manner.
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When fully injected, withdraw the needle and use clean gauze to stop any bleeding. Cover with Band-Aid if needed.
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Put used ampules, needles and syringes into empty soda bottle, recap and dispose in trash.
(Area may get pink and swollen in a day or two; this is not cause for concern. You may apply a cold compress for relief of discomfort)
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