How to Attach a Needle to a Syringe

A syringe needle is generally made of metal with a plastic hub. Attaching a needle to syringe should be done properly to keep the needle clean and sterilized. The needle and syringe meet at the hub part of the needle. Improperly attaching a needle to a syringe puts the health of the patient at risk.

Instructions

• 1

  Choose the correctly sized needle for the syringe you are using.

• 2

  Remove the paper wrapping on the needle just enough to expose the hub part of the needle.

• 3

  Hold the syringe in one hand and hold the needle (in its paper covering) with the other hand.

• 4

  Attach the needle to the syringe and twist clockwise until you feel the needle tightening. Some syringes require you to push the needle into the syringe until tight.

• 5

  Throw away the paper covering.