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Accidental arterial injection?

I accidentally injected heroin into an artery in my arm and now my hand and fingers are swollen but I can still move and feel them. How long can I let this last before going to the hospital?

Female | 30 years old
Complaint duration: 1 hour
Medications: None
Conditions: Swelling and stiffness

1 Answer

Go now

Be well
Brent Reinheimer, MD