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La Technique Z-Track

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A Simple Injection Method

The Z-Track method is a simple injection process designed to minimize complications. Many users start out in the world of steroids and performance enhancing drugs not fully aware of the risks, rewards and general operating procedures of safe injections. Injectable steroids are a safe, effective way to boost your strength and muscle size but they should always be treated with respect and care to avoid any unwanted side effects. The Z track technique is the most popular method of intramuscular injection in common use.

Two of the biggest problems faced by users of intramuscular injections are leakage and backtracking. TheZ-track method of intramuscular injection was designed to address these. It is commonly used with drugs that may irritate or discolor the subcutaneous tissue. The Z-track method uses the lateral displacement of skin layers to effectively seal the drug in the muscle and prevent it to coming to the surface layers of the skin.

Hygiene and careful attention to detail are key to ensuring an intramuscular injection is performed safely and without incident. Injections should be carried out in a clean, well lit environment where privacy and security can be maintained. This workspace should be someplace safe, comfortable and with access to basic medical or first-aid supplies such as alcohol swabs.

 

 

The Z-Track Method

The Z-track method is comprised of seven steps designed to minimize bleeding and leaking. Following these simple steps helps to prevent bleeding, leaking and soreness as well as a safe, healthy application of the substance in question. When administering greater than 5ml of a given substance, it is advisable to repeat these steps multiple times and in smaller quantities to avoid pain and discomfort.

  1. Clean and disinfect the chosen injection site and ensure syringes, needles and the substance being injected have been properly prepped. If you are nervous, a few deep breaths may have a calming effect.

  1. Using your fingers, the skin is to be displaced laterally from the injection site to spread its layers into different zones so that the needle track (path through the skin made by the needle) is not direct and can be closed more effectively. Keep the skin stretched throughout the time of the injection until the end.

  1. The needle of the syringe is then to be inserted at a 90-degree angle to the muscle. This is important, as it has been observed that the perpendicular injection has advantages of reduced leakage and bleeding and is also comparatively less painful.

  1. Pull the plunger to aspirate for any blood return. If blood appears, withdraw the needle and try again at a slightly different location, as it is not safe to inject the solution here. If no blood appears then inject the drug slowly followed by a small amount of the residual air in the syringe. The air helps in delivering all the solution from the syringe and needle, and helps avoid the backtracking of the solution through the different skin layers.

  1. The medicine then begins to get dispersed and so it is advised not to withdraw the needle for 10 seconds to allow this to occur properly.

  1. After this, you may withdraw the needle and only then you must let the skin and subcutaneous tissues go. This displaces the skins layers back to normality and seals the needle track thus preventing any leaks.

  1. Massaging the injection site immediately could result in displacement of the drug into subcutaneous tissue and hence immediate massaging of the site is not recommended. In addition, no additional force should be applied.

Post Injection

After injection of the substance has been successfully completed, it cannot not possibly be withdrawn. It is advisable to maintain a degree of vigilance, especially within the first 15 minutes directly following the injection so as to detect any complications such as an allergic reaction. The person receiving the injection should attempt to move or walk about in order to speed up the absorption of the substance. The syringe and needle should also be disposed of at this time in accordance with the most sanitary method available.

Possible Complications

Apart from the first two complications on this list, leaking and bleeding, the others are quite rare. Users must be made aware of them, however, in order that Keeping the patient under observation for 10-15 minutes will only allow you to see immediate effects if any, but the prolonged effects should be told to the patient for them to check upon so that effective action may be taken if any side effects are observed.

  1. Leakage: The Z-Track method reduces the chances of leakage but there is always a possibility that there could be seeping of the medicine. The area of injection should be monitored for any signs of scarring, (i.e. the tissue becomes hard and less receptive).

  1. Bleeding: A small amount of bleeding is normal after an intramuscular injection. It should stop within 10 to 15 minutes from the removal of the needle. In the presence of anti-coagulants or a low platelet count clotting may take longer.

  1. Intravascular injuries: Most intramuscular medicines are not intended to be introduced to the blood stream, and hence if some medicine does enter the blood, it could result in chemical injuries such as thrombosis and even vasospasms. It is important not to hit any arteries or other blood vessels during the administration of an intramuscular injection.

  1. Nerve injury: IM injections are generally given on muscles, which have nerves underlying it. If a nerve is hit during the injection, it could cause damaged motor function.

  1. Persistent Pain: Although pain at the site of injection is common after an intramuscular injection, prolonged pain is a sign of something going wrong. If the pain is unbearable, or last for longer than expected a physician or medical professional should be consulted immediately.

  1. Abscess Formation: Certain medicines when inject lead to the formation of abscesses as a side reaction at the site of injection. An abscess is a collection of pus, which occurs either due to chemicals or due to infection. In the event an abscess forms after an intramuscular injection, consult a physician or medical professional immediately.

  1. Necrosis: Necrosis of tissue at the injection site is an extremely uncommon complication but it can occur, especially if there is an allergy to the medicine. The patient should be advised to consult a doctor if any signs of tissue necrosis are observed.

  1. Any drug related side effects must also be taken into consideration and monitored for appropriately.

Conclusion

In conclusion, intramuscular injections are a safe, simple way to ensure effective application of steroids and other substances. The Z-track method in particular helps maintain a low risk of side effects and complications allowing the user to enjoy the results of the injection without undue worry. As with all cases of medication, especially those self administered, a healthy dose of caution and education can go a long way towards performing an intramuscular injection without jeopardizing safety or general health.

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VeuveBlack KING FORUM

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Merci pour ce topic bien intéressant :) Tu pratiques cette méthode ? Lorsque tu tires la peau il faut continuer de la tenir après avoir enfoncé l'aiguille ? 

 

Keep the skin stretched throughout the time of the injection until the end.

=> Gardez la peau tendue pendant toute la durée de l'injection jusqu'à la fin.

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TestoMo All-Steroidien

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Merci désolé Veuve :) 

 

Ca me semble difficile, pour aspirer en même temps que je tiens ma peau... j'ai toujours peur de cogner ma seringue et de l'incliner à 180° dans le muscle ^^ Ce serait assez extrême et impossible par ailleurs mais bon :P 

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