SN injection?

[Bblconsumer]

I was wondering if you can inject sn that's been mixed with water to avoid having to buy non puking meds and decrease the time it takes to work, I know it may depend on where like skin or fat and idk if it really matters and want some answers.

 

[Johnrio]

Did you ever hear anything about this? I want to know too

 

[Darkover]

No, you should never inject water directly into your bloodstream.


Here's why:

1. Sterility and contamination: Tap water, bottled water, or even distilled water is not sterile in the way that medical IV fluids are. Injecting it can introduce bacteria or contaminants, leading to serious infections like sepsis.
2. Osmotic imbalance: Plain water is hypotonic compared to your blood. Injecting it can cause your red blood cells to swell and burst (hemolysis), which can lead to kidney failure and other complications.
3. Electrolyte disruption: Medical IV fluids (like saline or Ringer's lactate) are carefully balanced with electrolytes to match your body's needs. Water alone can dangerously dilute the blood's sodium levels, leading to hyponatremia, seizures, or even death.

If someone is dehydrated or needs fluids intravenously, they should only receive medically approved IV solutions administered by trained healthcare professionals.

Sodium nitrate is used medically only in very specific and controlled situations (e.g., as an antidote in cyanide poisoning), and only under strict supervision with exact dosing and formulation.

Sterility risk:
Mixing sodium nitrate with water outside a clinical setting guarantees non-sterile conditions, which puts you at risk of:

• Sepsis
• Air embolism
• Tissue necrosis

 

[Johnrio]

No, you should never inject water directly into your bloodstream.


Here's why:

1. Sterility and contamination: Tap water, bottled water, or even distilled water is not sterile in the way that medical IV fluids are. Injecting it can introduce bacteria or contaminants, leading to serious infections like sepsis.
2. Osmotic imbalance: Plain water is hypotonic compared to your blood. Injecting it can cause your red blood cells to swell and burst (hemolysis), which can lead to kidney failure and other complications.
3. Electrolyte disruption: Medical IV fluids (like saline or Ringer's lactate) are carefully balanced with electrolytes to match your body's needs. Water alone can dangerously dilute the blood's sodium levels, leading to hyponatremia, seizures, or even death.

If someone is dehydrated or needs fluids intravenously, they should only receive medically approved IV solutions administered by trained healthcare professionals.

Sodium nitrate is used medically only in very specific and controlled situations (e.g., as an antidote in cyanide poisoning), and only under strict supervision with exact dosing and formulation.

Sterility risk:
Mixing sodium nitrate with water outside a clinical setting guarantees non-sterile conditions, which puts you at risk of:

• Sepsis
• Air embolism
• Tissue necrosis

Thank you for this! Would the risk of sepsis be mitigated if I used 0.9% Normal Saline instead of water from home?

 

[bankai]

I just want to sip my SN beverage by the fireplace. Unperturbed. Is that too much to ask?

 

[Pale_Rider]

Sodium Nitrite is very water soluble, but with how much water? May have a lot of liquid to inject. Also most are 99% pure. What is that 1% is it gonna clog the IV?

Just seems like for logistical reasons probably not a good idea.

 

[Bblconsumer]

I just want to sip my SN beverage by the fireplace. Unperturbed. Is that too much to ask?

Me to but then I'm worried about vomiting or getting scared when my lips and fingers turn blue

Thank you for this! Would the risk of sepsis be mitigated if I used 0.9% Normal Saline instead of water from home?

I think it depends on sterility of water, in normal sn injections to prevent cyanide poisoning the solvent is usually just sterile water. So if you'd want to I think just buy a needle enough that holds a couple of grams but then use water to dissolve it that's sterile.