Are these the right syringes?

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colonikki1978

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Went over to WalMart to get new syringes and asked for the U100s. Cheaper than the vet and I have printed the conversion chart! Are these the right ones?
 

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We use 0.30 mL/cc syringes because the volume of insulin you'll be drawing up is so small. This type goes from zero to 30 units on the printed scale. The ones you purchased are 1.0 mL/cc syringes and go up to 100 units. It'll be very difficult to dose very small amounts with these. Also, U100 syringes are available with half unit markings on the scale - highly recommended. This allows you to draw up fractional doses more easily. Sometimes, pharmacy staff aren't aware that syringes with half unit marks exist so you have to ask specifically for them. The gauge and needle length on the ones you have are fine but you need to exchange them for the 0.3 mL/cc size. I hope this helps.
 
Thanks all! :)

Making sure - Shelby is getting 2U of PZI. Drawing on a U40 syringe, it's the standard "2" marking. But for the U100, I draw to 5.0. RIGHT?
 
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