4. PURPOSE OF INJECTION
– TO GET A RAPID AND SYSTEMIC EFFECT OF
THE DRUG
– TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED EFFECT EVEN THE
PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS
– ASSURES THAT THE TOTAL DOSAGE WILL BE
ADMINISTERED
5. – PROVIDES THE ONLY MEANS OF
ADMINISTRATION FOR MEDICATIONS
THAT CANNOT BE GIVEN ORALLY
– TO RESTORE THE BLOOD VOLUME
– TO GIVE NOURISHMENT,WHEN IT
CANNOT BE TAKEN BY MOUTH.
13. – THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE BODY IS ESSENTIAL
FOR THE SAFE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
INJECTON
– IF CARELESSLY GIVEN,INJECTIONS ARE
MEANS OF INTRODUCING INFECTIONS INTO
THE BODY
14. – DRUGS THAT CHANGE THE CHEMICAL
COMPOSITION OF THE BLOOD WILL
ENDANGER THE LIFE OF THE PATIENT IF
NOT USED CAUTIOUSLY
– ANY FAMILIAR SITUATION PRODUCES
ANXIETY
15. – ONCE A DRUG IS INJECTED IT IS
IRRETRIEVABLE
– ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING RESULTS IN
THE ECONOMY OF TIME,MATERIAL ,EFFORT
17. Definition
– Intravenous injection is defined as an
injection made into the vein when rapid
absorption is called for, when fluid
cannot be taken by mouth or when the
substance to be administered is too
irritating to be injected into skin or
muscle.
27. ARTICLES
– A TRAY CONTAINING;
Syringes and needles of various size
Sterile cotton swabs and gauze piece
Liquid disinfectant
Bowl with water
Kidney tray and paper bag
Distilled water for injection
Drug ordered
File
Small covered tray
28. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED
– Select the medication. Read the physician’s order,
copy it to medicine card.compare the label of the
medicine with the medicine card and physician’s
order
– Wash hands
29. Preparation of medicine
– Select appropriate syringeneedle
– Check whether they are in good working order
– Obtain spirt swab
– Select the solvent
– Recheck the ordered medicine with label
– Calculate the dosage of the medication
– Take the solvent in the syringe and introduce to the
vial or ampoule after cleaning the top and opening
them as directed
30. – Mix the powder with the solvent.
– Take out the required amount of solution in
the syringe. Change the needle that is used
– Keep the syringe with medication in the sterile
tray and cover it
– Check the order in the medicine card and
compare it with the label of the medication
31. – Carry the medication to the patient.
– Identify the site for the injection
– Inject the medication
39. Advantages
– Bioavailability 100 %
– Desired blood concentration achieved
– Large quantities can be administered
– Used mainly in emergency situation
– Gastric manipulation avoided
40. DISADVANTAGES
– COMPLICATIONS LIKE IRRITATION,CELLULITIS
– REPECTED INJECTION NOT ALWAYS FEASIBLE
– LESS SAFE
– TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUIRED
– DANGER OF INJECTION
– EXPENSIVE
– LESS CONVENIENT AND PAINFUL