Intradermal Injection Aspiration: Best Practices & Safety

Yes, it is recommended to aspirate before giving an intradermal injection.

Aspiration with a tuberculin syringe before injecting into the dermis is vital for the following reasons:

- Verify that the needle tip is not in a blood vessel. Aspirate gently by pulling back on the plunger before injecting the medication ensuring the needle tip is not intravascularly placed

- Reduce the risk of injecting the solution directly into a blood vessel, which could cause serious adverse reactions.

- Ensure that the needle is in the correct position and that the medication will be delivered effectively into the dermis.

- To check the patency of the syringe and needle.