The fun continues with our first year injection lab. If you thought cutting off someones cast with a saw was stressful try stabbing someone in the arm.
I guess you could say we are all grateful for the experience of learning how to give injections or perhaps sharpening our skills, but I don't think anyone will miss being a pin cushion.
Our skills were initially developed by practicing the intradermal injections on hot dogs. It was said that the experience was enjoyable... to "give hot dogs the wheals."
The subcutaneous and intramuscular injections were practiced on grapefruit and then we were let loose on our victims.
After observing both labs things seemed to run pretty smoothly without many injuries.
Artificial joints allowed us to practice joint injections as well with special technology that would signal if we were injecting in the correct place or perhaps taking out a nerve.
I was told by a few non-medical students who saw these pictures that we looked way to happy stabbing each other! All I can say is way to go team!
Don't forget you can see all the pictures we took on the photobucket account. Just follow the photo album link above. As a side note, we must admit that we don't really know the exact audience of this blog (just students, or family, friends, etc.) so we are trying to write for everyone. Any suggestions are welcome.
Also, don't forget the club fair coming up on the 10th, that's next Wednesday. I know all the clubs are looking to incorporate first years so we will have clubs next year! There are lots of great opportunities, and lots of stuff to do.
Have a great weekend and good luck on Monday's exam. 
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