Advanced Applications of Home-Based Primary Care Workshop-Knee Aspiration and Injection

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Video Summary

Dr. Thomas Cornwell demonstrates how to aspirate and inject the knee joint. He advises following infection control guidelines and using personal protective equipment. The patient should read HCCI's pre- and post-steroid injection instructions, which can also serve as written consent. Before starting, verify patient identity, injection point, and medication. Clean the injection site and prepare the medication. Use a 10 mL syringe with an 18 or 20 gauge needle for aspiration. Disconnect the aspiration syringe and connect the corticosteroid syringe to inject into the synovial space. Apply pressure and cover the site after withdrawing the needle. Sending the fluid for tests may be necessary. Contraindications, potential complications, and post-injection care are discussed.

Keywords

knee joint

aspiration

injection

infection control guidelines

personal protective equipment