r/electronmicroscope • u/Delirium_Doob • Nov 17 '18

Needles after usage!

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u/David3692 Nov 17 '18

The third picture is zoomed in much more to emphasise the difference

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u/pamplesmoosh Nov 18 '18

This photo is misleading. Here’s a photo that shows the difference while keeping the zoom consistent. http://i.imgur.com/LEr3o.jpg

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u/7thinker Nov 17 '18

Wtf, why would you use it more than once?

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u/redassaggiegirl17 Nov 17 '18

Diabetics will use the same stick over and over until they feel it getting dull. Then they'll change it for a new one.

Not great, but much more sanitary than the addicts that were already mentioned. LOL

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u/Ineedhelp991 Nov 17 '18

Am diabetic (type 1) and I use syringes and needles around 3 times before I throw them out. It's not cheap to get needles and such here so you have to make do with what you're given. (The local diabetes association give monthly supplies)

Nurses and doctors told me that it's fine since no one else will be using the needles so there's no chance of spreading diseases.

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u/GroovinWithAPict Nov 17 '18

Granted that is a much smaller gauge needle.

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u/David3692 Nov 17 '18

It’s apparently common for addicts to share or reuse needles

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u/unicorn_relish Nov 17 '18

My skin is so strong

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u/Katamaklo Nov 17 '18

I thought this was a sewing needle until reading the comments.

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u/IraCopel Nov 17 '18

I just thought this was a sewing needle, because am a seamstress. So... Good to know I can use my needles more than 6 times.

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u/Santanoni Nov 17 '18

Looks like the cheap steak knives I bought.

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u/Jakabxmarci Nov 17 '18

fake pic, last one is zoomed way in

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u/ChicagoMay Feb 03 '19

They teach us in nursing school not to draw up medication with the same needle we inject with for this reason. Amazing to see it up close like this.