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Aspiration in injections: should we continue or abandon the practice?
Yasir Sepah1, Lubna Samad2, Arshad Altaf3
1Centre for Injection Safety Pakistan, Interactive Research & Development, Karachi, Pakistan; Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
F1000Research
|April 1, 2017
Summary
Aspiration before injections is controversial, with no current evidence proving its benefit or necessity. Further research is needed to clarify its true value in injection procedures worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Medical Procedures
- Injection Safety
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- Aspiration during injections is a widely debated procedure.
- Its perceived benefits and indications lack conclusive evidence.
- There is a significant lack of data regarding the necessity of aspiration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on aspiration during injections.
- To highlight unanswered questions and areas for future research.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the aspiration controversy.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature review using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus.
- Reviewed guidelines from major health organizations (WHO, CDC, etc.).
- Examined medical/nursing school curricula, pharmacopeias, and adverse event data.
Main Results:
- Advocates and opponents present logical arguments for and against aspiration.
- Current data is insufficient to definitively support or refute the procedure.
- Significant global injection practices warrant further investigation into aspiration.
Conclusions:
- The true benefit or detriment of aspiration remains unclear.
- More research is critically needed to address the unanswered questions surrounding aspiration.
- Clarification is essential given the high volume of injections administered globally.