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The hypothesis that inadvertent IV injection is related to adverse events seems odd to me. I was explicitly taught not to aspirate for IM injections in nursing school. I don't think it's a widespread practice anymore (though I believe it used to be) and I have never seen anyone aspirate for a IM injection. Before we jump to this conclusion I'd like to see some evidence about the actual likelihood of an inadvertent IV injection.
The hypothesis that inadvertent IV injection is related to adverse events seems odd to me. I was explicitly taught not to aspirate for IM injections in nursing school. I don't think it's a widespread practice anymore (though I believe it used to be) and I have never seen anyone aspirate for a IM injection. Before we jump to this conclusion I'd like to see some evidence about the actual likelihood of an inadvertent IV injection.