🔍 Understanding Drug Injection: Veins vs. Arteries🔍
Ever wondered why most drugs are injected into veins and not arteries? In this video, we explore the crucial reasons behind this medical practice.
🩸 Arteries vs. Veins: Arteries are high-pressure vessels, and injecting into them can lead to blood outflow, resulting in potential blood loss. Moreover, arteries are deeper and smaller in diameter compared to superficial veins, making the injection process riskier.
💉 Injection Challenges: Arteries require active power or pressure-assisted injections, making gravity-assisted methods ineffective. Injecting drugs into arteries may lead to tissue necrosis and, in extreme cases, even amputation.
🔄 Blood Flow Dynamics: Arteries supply specific organs, and injecting drugs into them could cause local overdose, toxicity, or capillary blockade. Additionally, certain drugs may induce severe arterial spasm or precipitate, disrupting blood flow and causing ischemic death in supplied areas.
🌐 Exception for Cancer Treatment: While generally discouraged, there are exceptions, such as cancer treatments. Some anticancer drugs are injected into arteries to deliver a high dose directly to the tumor while minimizing exposure to the rest of the body.
👩‍⚕️ Educational Insight: Understanding the intricacies of drug injection is crucial for medical professionals and enthusiasts alike. Learn why medical practitioners choose veins over arteries for most drug administrations.
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