INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
IM Injection (Introduction, Definition, Purpose, Technique, Rights of Medication, Z-Track Method, Equipment, Procedure and Responsibilities)..
2. It is defined as introduction of medicine into the
muscle in form of solution
Purpose
To obtain quick effect of medicine
The medication that is not suitable for intravenous
administration
Assure that the total dosage will be administered
and the same will be absorbed for the systemic
action of the drug
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INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
4. To determine which injection site to use, the type of
medication used, its volume, and the patient’s age
and condition must be taken into consideration.
The following four areas are where intramuscular
injections are typically given:
Deltoid Muscle
Vastus-Lateralis Muscle:
Ventro-Gluteal muscle
Dorso-Gluteal muscle:
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INJECTION SITES
5. Deltoid muscle is located in
the arm; this is the site most
commonly used for
vaccines. However, its small
muscle mass limits the
volume of medication that
can be injected (typically
no more than 1mL).
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DELTOID MUSCLE
6. Vastus-Lateralis is a muscle
in the thigh, and is used
when other sites are not
available or if the
medication is to be self-
administered.
This is the recommended
site for injections of up to
5mL
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VASTUS-LATERALIS MUSCLE
7. Ventro-Gluteal muscle is
the safest site for adults
and children over seven
months; this muscle in the
hip is deep and not close
to any major blood vessels
or nerve.
The recommended volume
for an injection here is
between 2.5 and 3mL.
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VENTRO-GLUTEAL MUSCLE
8. Located in the buttocks.
Recently, there are
considered no advantages to
using this site with greater
emphasis placed on using the
vetrogluteral site instead for
deep IM injections due to the
slower absorption rate using
this muscle as well as risk to
sciatic nerve injury.
Volumes - 5mL
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DORSO-GLUTEAL MUSCLE
10. Right Patient
Right Time
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Drug
Right Documentation
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RIGHTS OF MEDICATION
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AMPOULE VIAL
▪ An ampoule is also known as
ampul, ampule, or ampulla.
▪ It is a sealed vial that
contains or stores a sample,
usually liquid or solid.
▪An ampoule contain only one
dose.
▪ A vial is also called as a
phial or flacon. It is a small
cylindrical container made of
glass typically for holding
liquid medications.
▪Vial contain multiple doses
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12. The Z track method is a technique for intramuscular injections
that helps to keep the medication in the muscle. Learn more
about the purpose of the test as well as what to expect
before, during, and after the procedure.
Purpose of Test
The idea behind the Z track method of IM injections is to put
medications into the muscle tissue and not allow them to leak
(track) back into the subcutaneous tissue layer over the muscle.
The Z Track method is only used for intramuscular injections,
and not other types of injections. The type and amount of
medication given will help determine the length and gauge of
the needle as well as the proper location of the injection.
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Z-TRACK METHOD
13. A tray containing
Syringe and needle
Sterile cotton swabs and gauze pieces in sterile
container
Methylated spirit in a container
Bowl with water
Kidney tray and paper bag
Drug order sheet
Ampoule Cutter
Small covered tray to carry the prepared injection to
the bed side
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EQUIPMENT
14. Identify the patient correctly
Explain the procedure to the patient
Provide privacy
Keep the patient attention away from the injection
by friendly conversation
Place the patient in comfortable and relaxed
position
Select a suitable site for the route of administration
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PREPARATION
15. Select the medication
Wash hands
Prepare the medication
Keep the syringe with medication in the sterile tray
and cover it
Make sure that the medication taken right and
correct dosage
Carry medication to the patient in sterile tray
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PROCEDURE
16. Identify the right patient
Prepare the site of injection
Inject the medication by correct technique
Needle is inserted at a 90O
If no blood comes give the medication slowly
Remove the needle gently
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Cont....
17. Inspect the area for bleeding
Help the patient to dress up
Ask the patient to take rest for 15 mins
Check the limb movements
Watch for signs and symptoms
Replace the equipments
Hand wash
Record the procedure
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AFTER CARE
18. Check
Doctors order
Purpose of injection
Patient details
Diagnosis and age of the patient
Allergic reactions
Site of injection
Patients previous experience
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NURSES RESPONSIBILITY