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ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS
PNUR:-225
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
FACULTY OF HEALTH & APPLIED SCIENCES
PUC, AGOGO
FAUSTINA ACHEAMPONG
Master of Public Health, PGCPA, Dip.,IPC, APPS - LEAD
BSc Nursing, Diploma in Education, State Registered Midwife, State Registered Nurse,
PRESBITARIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, AGOGO
PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Medication Administration
Nursing Responsibilities
- Standard precautions
- Patient privacy
- Patient preparation
- Drug preparation
Drug Administration Order
• Transcription/Prescription
• What drug information is needed
• Planning/ Preparation
• Medication Preparation
• Medication Administration
• Post Medication Administration
•
Prescription
• NAME OF PATIENT:- Mr MORO DATE:- 22/10/2020
• AGE:- 28yrs
• NAME OF DRUG:- Inj. Gentamycin
• DOSE OF DRUG:- 80 mg
• REGIMEN:- BD
• DURATION:- 48hrs
• Prescribers signature
Prescription
• Mr MORO 22/10/2020
• 28yrs
• Inj. Gentamycin 80 mg BD x 48hrs
• Prescribers signature
Frequency
• Frequency :- Routine administer as ordered until
discontinued (BID, TID, QD)
• One time only administer one dose and then
discontinue
• Stat administer immediately
• PRN as needed within the time interval given.
Needs to have an indication stated in order.
•
Transcription
Transcript
•
Transcribed from the medical record to the MAR (Medication
Administration Record Documentation Guidelines)
• Nurse
• Role of the RN Check MAR against medication
order in chart to assure accuracy.
• Once
completed, the nurse puts the date, time and
initials on the order. Note allergies against
new med order.
•
Planning/ Preparation
Drug information
• Action
• Indication
• Normal dosage range and route
• Adverse effects
• Contra-indication
• Drug interactions
• Nursing Considerations
Planning/ Preparation
Assessment of information
• B/P (HTN med)
• Pulse (cardiac drugs like Digoxin)
• Pain rating (pain med)
• Temp (antipyretic)
• Time Management
• Plan to administer within ½ hour of scheduled
administration time
• Administration times are set by individual
facility policies.
Planning/ Preparation
Labs
• Drug levels
• Digoxin
• Dilantin
• Theophylline
• Electrolytes
• Lasix- check K levels
• Administering electrolytes, know level before
administration
• Other data
• Blood glucose before insulin or oral hypoglycemic
Controlled Substances
• There are laws and regulations to monitor the use
of Medications that have a high abuse potential
• It is locked with limited access.
• Inventory done by 2 nurses at set intervals.
• Medication counted before removal and tally kept
on separate document.
• Waste of medications must be witnessed and
documented by another nurse.
Where To Find Medications
Supply of Medications
• Cassettes/Drawers for each patient
• Automated medication-dispensing
• systems (Pyxis)
• Floor Stock
• Controlled substances
• opioids
• antiseizure medications (phenobarbitol)
• Anti-anxiety medications
Medication Preparation
• Wash hands
• Assemble the medications in the medication room.
• Remove the meds from the drawer
• Check for drug expiration date
• Check for the five rights
• against the MAR
• Check drawers at the beginning of your shift
• in case any medications are missing, you
• can order them from pharmacy.
• NEVER borrow medications from other patients
supply.
Rights
• Right DRUG
• Right DOSE
• Right ROUTE
• Right TIME
• Right PATIENT
Rights
• Right DRUG
• Compare drug to MAR three times
• Taking out of cassette, in med room and at
bedside
• Note expiration date
• Know indication and nursing considerations
Rights
Right DOSE
• Validate calculations of divided doses with
another nurse
• Check heparin, insulin and digoxin with another
nurse
• Know the usual dose and question any dose outside
of safe range
Rights ROUTE
• Right route or method of administration
• If a change in route is needed, request new order
from physician
• Ex Tylenol 650mg suppository can not be changed
to PO route without a new order.
•
.
Right TIME
• Medication given 30 minutes before or 30 minutes
after time ordered is acceptable.
• Refer to policy and procedure manual.
• Standard administration times are set by each
facility.
• QD dose (6hourly)
• BID dose (12 hourly)
• Know the last time of administration for any PRN(when necessary or when
needed) drug
Right Patient
•
Identify the patient by asking patient to state
name and/or DOB (date of birth)and check armband.
• Compare name and medical record number on MAR
with information on armband.
Medication Preparation
• If possible, calculate before time
• Calculate drug dosage
• Prepare one medication at a time
• Leave medications in packages if possible.
• Use appropriate measuring devices to prepare
medications.
• Check the Rights again before leaving medication
room
Medication Administration
• Bring MAR and medications to patient room.
• Check the Rights
• Compare wristband to MAR
• Ask patient about allergies
• Open packages at patient bedside while performing
patient education
cont’d, Administration of Drug
• Here is your atenolol 25mg, it is to help
control your blood pressure.
• Always inform the patient medication
• Name of medication
• Dosage
• Indication for use
Documentation After Serving of Drugs
• Post Administration Document on MAR (Medication
Administration Record Documentation Guidelines)
• As soon as possible AFTER administration
• Document time administered
• Initials
• Make sure signature/initials are in signature
section of MAR
• Document client response
• Narrative note
• Flowsheet
• Especially document for PRN medications and first
time a new medication is administered
Post Administration Documentation
If Refused Or Held
• Circle time
• Initial
• Reason not administered
• Monitor patient for therapeutic effects.
Routes
• Oral
• Enteral
• Buccal
• Sublingual
• Topical
• Transdermal
• Inhalant
• Ophthalmic
• Nasal
• Otic
• Rectal
Routes
• Vaginal
• Intradermal
• Subcutaneous
• Intramuscular
• Intravenous
•
Oral Medications
•
NEVER crush sustained release, controlled release
or enteric coated pills.
• Capsules can not be split
• More than 3 to dose
• Place into plastic/paper administration cup
without touching the med.
• May use pudding or applesauce for patients with
difficulty swallowing
• Stay with patient until all medications are taken.
Oral Medication
•
• Instruction sheet
• Complete 2 patients by Medication
Administration testing day
• Identify errors
• Identify reason patient is taking medication
• Identify nursing considerations
• Identify common side effects
• Have other team members informed once
checked
•
Nursing Responsibilities
• Identify any errors between medical order and
MAR.
• Identify why the patient is taking this
medication
• Dosage range
• Identify nursing considerations
• Identify common side effects
• Educate client on his/her drugs
• Ensure the patient has swallowed the tablet
Assessment of Prescription
• Check for correct drug and dose
• Pt Name
• Allergies
• Prescribers name and signature
• MAR
Education
The nurse should ensure the patient have information about the
drug/medication.
Example:----
Indication Of Lasix and the dosage
This is to treat the edema
Some drugs need some investigations before taking the drug,eg.
• Monitoring of electrolytes
especially check potassium level and s/s
hypokalemia, monitor fluid volume status,
monitor BP (antihypertensive effects), these investigations are
done before serving the drug.
• Patient should be educated on the side effects, eg.
Side effects, loss of hearing, Low K, Mg, Cl,
Ca, Na, High glucose, uric acid metabolic
alkalosis, increased urine output, glycosuria,
skin changes (rash, itch, purpura)
Topical
•
Make sure previous dose is removed, before
applying new dose.
• Apply patches to non hairy areas of the body
• Take care not to touch topical medications with
ungloved hands
Opthalmic Applications
•
Instruct patient to look toward ceiling
• Make a pouch in the lower lid by pulling skin
downward over the bony orbit
• Instill in conjunctival pouch
• Clean/dry from inner to outer canthus
Inhalant Route
MDI -Metered dose inhaler
• Spacer chamber attached to the end of an
inhaler that assists the patient in receiving a
higher of drug with each inhalation
• Nebulizer Aerosolized medication either given
by a hand held device or by a face mask (peace
pipe)
Enteral Tube Administration
• Use Liquid Form If Possible
• Crush Pills Individually And Mix With 15-30mls Of
Warm Water.
• If Medication Should Be Given On Empty
Stomach-
• stop Medication For 15-30 Minutes Before
And After Med Administration
• Iv Placement, Flush With Water, Administer
Medication, Flush With Water, Administer
Medication, Flush With Water
Parenteral Route of Medications
• Intradermal
• Subcutaneous
• Intramuscular
Equipment Needed
• 37
Syringes
•Different sizes (1ml, 3ml, 5ml)
•Tuberculin syringe
•Insulin syringe
•Needles
•Shaft (length of the needle)
•Gauge (diameter)
Equipment Needed
Size
• The smaller the number, the larger the diameter
• Example 18 gauge big
• 25 gauge small
Safety
• One handed Scoop technique
• Safety needles
Drug Preparation - Ampoule
Tap the top of the ampoule
• Use gauze or an alcohol swab to protect your
fingers.
• Break the neck of the ampoule away from your
body.
• Use a filter needle if available
• Insert your needle into the solution
• Invert the ampoule (or leave on surface)
• With your needle in the solution, pull back on
the plunger to the appropriate dose.
Drug Preparation Ampoule
• Remove the needle/syringe
• Tap the barrel of the syringe to remove air.
• Push the plunger to expel excess air or
medication.
• Scoop the cap onto the needle
• Change the needle
• Discard the ampoule into a sharps container
Drug Preparation Vial
•
Remove the metal or plastic protective covering
• Swab the top with an alcohol swab
• Fill the syringe with air equivalent to the
amount you want to withdraw from the vial.
• Insert the needle into the center of the rubber
stopper.
• Instill the air from the syringe
• Invert the vial
•
Drug Preparation Vial
While holding the vial and the syringe
• Pull back on the plunger to the desired amount.
• Make sure the needle tip is in the fluid.
• Remove the needle/syringe from the vial once the
desired amount is reached
• Use the scoop technique to recap the needle.
• Change the needle before administration
Drug Preparation Mixed Dose
• Insulin Regular Insulin
• clear
• Fast acting
• pure
• NPH Insulin
• cloudy
• Slower acting
Drug Preparation Mixed Dose Insulin
• Gather equipment correct insulin syringe,
correct insulin vials (v date opened), alcohol
swabs, MAR, current fingerstick glucose reading
• Roll the cloudy NPH insulin vial
• Clean the top of the vials with an alcohol swab.
• Instill air into the cloudy vial equivalent to
the cloudy dose (NPH) with the vial remaining
on the counter surface.
• Instill air into the clear insulin vial
equivalent to the clear dose (Regular).
Drug Preparation
Mixed Dose Insulin
Invert the clear vial and withdraw the desired
amount.
• Have this dose checked by another nurse.
• Insert the needle into the cloudy vial and
withdraw the desired amount.
• Again have the total amount checked by another
nurse.
•
Intradermal Administration
• Used for allergy and tuberculin skin testing
• Site inner forearm (may use back and upper
chest)
• Volume 0.01-0.05 ml
• Equipment gloves, TB syringe (1ml, 25-27g, ? or
½ inch needle), alcohol swab.
• Administration angle 10-15
•
Intradermal Administration
Prepare medication
• Gather supplies
• Identify site
• Don gloves
• Cleanse site with alcohol
• Pull skin taut
• Insert needle with bevel up at 10-15 degree angle
? inch.
• Needle should be visible under skin
•
Intradermal Administration
• Push plunger to instill medication creating a
wheal under skin
• Withdraw needle at same angle inserted.
• Cover site with gauze for bleeding. DO NOT
massage.
• DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place
needle in sharps container uncapped.
•
Subcutaneous Administration
• Administered into subcutaneous tissue that lies
between the skin and the muscle.
• Common subcutaneous injections are heparin,
lovenox and insulin
• Onset within a half hour
• Volume up to 1ml
• Equipment TB or Insulin syringe (25-27g, ½ to?
inch needle), alcohol swab.
• Administration Angle 45 or 90
Subcutaneous Administration
Prepare medication
• Gather supplies
• Identify site
• Cleanse site with alcohol
• Bunch the skin
• Hold needle like dart
Subcutaneous Administration
• Pierce skin with quick motion at 45-90 degree
angle.
• DO NOT ASPIRATE.
• Inject medication slowly
• Quickly remove needle
• DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place
needle in sharps container uncapped.
•
Intramuscular Administration
Administered into a muscle or muscle group
• Onset variable
• Volume up to 4ml
Equipment,
• 1-5 ml syringe,
• needle – appropriate size
• alcohol swab
• RN is responsible to chose needle size and gauge.
• Administration angle 90
•
Intramuscular Administration
Deltoid
• Palpate lower edge of acromion process.
• Place 4 fingers across the deltoid muscle with
the top finger along the acromion process. This
forms the base of a triangle.
• Draw an imaginary line at the axilla. This forms
the apex of the triangle.
• Injection site is the center of the triangle, 3
finger widths (1-2 inches) below the acromion
process.
Intramuscular Administration
Vastus Lateralis
• One hand above the knee.
• One hand below the greater trochanter.
• Locate midline of anterior thigh and midline of
lateral thigh.
• Injection site is the lateral area of the thigh
Intramuscular Administration
Ventral Gluteal
• Palm of hand on greater trochanter of femur.
• Index finger on anterior superior iliac spine
(hip bone).
• Middle finger extended toward iliac tubercle.
• Injection site lies within the triangle formed by
the index and middle fingers
•
Intramuscular Administration
• Dorsal Gluteal
Locate the posterior iliac spine.
• Locate the greater trochanter.
• Draw an imaginary line between these two
landmarks.
• Injection site is above and lateral to the line.
• Most dangerous site because of sciatic nerve
location
Intramuscular Administration
Prepare medication
• Gather supplies/SET TYRAY
• Identify site
• Cleanse site with alcohol
• Pull skin taut
• Hold needle like dart
• Insert quickly at a 90 angle
Intramuscular Administration
• Stabilize needle
• Aspirate for blood
• If no blood, instill medication slow and steady
• Quickly remove needle.
• DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place
needle in sharps container uncapped.
• Massage site with alcohol swab
Z-track IM Administration
Prepare medication
• Change needle after drawing up med
• Gather supplies
• Identify site
• Cleanse site with alcohol
• Displace skin laterally 1-1 ½ inches from
injection site
• While holding skin, insert needle with a darting
motion, at a 90 angle.
IM Administration
•
Stabilize needle with thumb and forefinger.
• Aspirate.
• If no blood, then inject medication slowly and
steady
• Wait 10 seconds
• Quickly withdrawal needle
• Then release skin
• Cover site with swab and DO NOT MASSAGE
• DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place
needle in sharps container uncapped
• Clean the tray and decontaminate reusable items.
• Discard the disposable items
• Clean and set the tray
• Wash hands
Methods to Decrease the Pain of Injections
•
Encourage client relaxation-position client to
have muscle relaxed
• Position prone with feet inverted for
dorso gluteal injection
• Change needle after preparing medication in
syringe
• Avoid injecting into sensitive or hardened skin
• Use needle long enough to reach muscle
• Dart needle quickly into muscle
• Use smallest gauge possible
•
Methods to Decrease the Pain of Injections
Inject medication slowly
• Do not move needle once inserted
• Withdraw needle quickly
• Use Z-track for IM injections
• EMLA cream may be applied
• Apply pressure /ice to site before injection.
•
References
• Smith, S.F., Duell, D.J., Martin, B.C. (2004)
Clinical Nursing Skills, Basic to Advanced, 6th
Ed. New Jersey Prentice Hill
• Timby, B.K. (2003) Fundamental Skills and
Concepts in Patient Care, 7th Ed. Philadelphia
Lippincott
• Rich, V. (2005) How We Think About Medication Errors.
American Journal of
Nursing,supplement.

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PRESENTAION ON ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS PPT

  • 1. ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS PNUR:-225 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING FACULTY OF HEALTH & APPLIED SCIENCES PUC, AGOGO FAUSTINA ACHEAMPONG Master of Public Health, PGCPA, Dip.,IPC, APPS - LEAD BSc Nursing, Diploma in Education, State Registered Midwife, State Registered Nurse, PRESBITARIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, AGOGO
  • 2. PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION Medication Administration Nursing Responsibilities - Standard precautions - Patient privacy - Patient preparation - Drug preparation
  • 3. Drug Administration Order • Transcription/Prescription • What drug information is needed • Planning/ Preparation • Medication Preparation • Medication Administration • Post Medication Administration •
  • 4. Prescription • NAME OF PATIENT:- Mr MORO DATE:- 22/10/2020 • AGE:- 28yrs • NAME OF DRUG:- Inj. Gentamycin • DOSE OF DRUG:- 80 mg • REGIMEN:- BD • DURATION:- 48hrs • Prescribers signature
  • 5. Prescription • Mr MORO 22/10/2020 • 28yrs • Inj. Gentamycin 80 mg BD x 48hrs • Prescribers signature
  • 6. Frequency • Frequency :- Routine administer as ordered until discontinued (BID, TID, QD) • One time only administer one dose and then discontinue • Stat administer immediately • PRN as needed within the time interval given. Needs to have an indication stated in order. •
  • 7. Transcription Transcript • Transcribed from the medical record to the MAR (Medication Administration Record Documentation Guidelines) • Nurse • Role of the RN Check MAR against medication order in chart to assure accuracy. • Once completed, the nurse puts the date, time and initials on the order. Note allergies against new med order. •
  • 8. Planning/ Preparation Drug information • Action • Indication • Normal dosage range and route • Adverse effects • Contra-indication • Drug interactions • Nursing Considerations
  • 9. Planning/ Preparation Assessment of information • B/P (HTN med) • Pulse (cardiac drugs like Digoxin) • Pain rating (pain med) • Temp (antipyretic) • Time Management • Plan to administer within ½ hour of scheduled administration time • Administration times are set by individual facility policies.
  • 10. Planning/ Preparation Labs • Drug levels • Digoxin • Dilantin • Theophylline • Electrolytes • Lasix- check K levels • Administering electrolytes, know level before administration • Other data • Blood glucose before insulin or oral hypoglycemic
  • 11. Controlled Substances • There are laws and regulations to monitor the use of Medications that have a high abuse potential • It is locked with limited access. • Inventory done by 2 nurses at set intervals. • Medication counted before removal and tally kept on separate document. • Waste of medications must be witnessed and documented by another nurse.
  • 12. Where To Find Medications Supply of Medications • Cassettes/Drawers for each patient • Automated medication-dispensing • systems (Pyxis) • Floor Stock • Controlled substances • opioids • antiseizure medications (phenobarbitol) • Anti-anxiety medications
  • 13. Medication Preparation • Wash hands • Assemble the medications in the medication room. • Remove the meds from the drawer • Check for drug expiration date • Check for the five rights • against the MAR • Check drawers at the beginning of your shift • in case any medications are missing, you • can order them from pharmacy. • NEVER borrow medications from other patients supply.
  • 14. Rights • Right DRUG • Right DOSE • Right ROUTE • Right TIME • Right PATIENT
  • 15. Rights • Right DRUG • Compare drug to MAR three times • Taking out of cassette, in med room and at bedside • Note expiration date • Know indication and nursing considerations
  • 16. Rights Right DOSE • Validate calculations of divided doses with another nurse • Check heparin, insulin and digoxin with another nurse • Know the usual dose and question any dose outside of safe range
  • 17. Rights ROUTE • Right route or method of administration • If a change in route is needed, request new order from physician • Ex Tylenol 650mg suppository can not be changed to PO route without a new order. • .
  • 18. Right TIME • Medication given 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after time ordered is acceptable. • Refer to policy and procedure manual. • Standard administration times are set by each facility. • QD dose (6hourly) • BID dose (12 hourly) • Know the last time of administration for any PRN(when necessary or when needed) drug
  • 19. Right Patient • Identify the patient by asking patient to state name and/or DOB (date of birth)and check armband. • Compare name and medical record number on MAR with information on armband.
  • 20. Medication Preparation • If possible, calculate before time • Calculate drug dosage • Prepare one medication at a time • Leave medications in packages if possible. • Use appropriate measuring devices to prepare medications. • Check the Rights again before leaving medication room
  • 21. Medication Administration • Bring MAR and medications to patient room. • Check the Rights • Compare wristband to MAR • Ask patient about allergies • Open packages at patient bedside while performing patient education
  • 22. cont’d, Administration of Drug • Here is your atenolol 25mg, it is to help control your blood pressure. • Always inform the patient medication • Name of medication • Dosage • Indication for use
  • 23. Documentation After Serving of Drugs • Post Administration Document on MAR (Medication Administration Record Documentation Guidelines) • As soon as possible AFTER administration • Document time administered • Initials • Make sure signature/initials are in signature section of MAR • Document client response • Narrative note • Flowsheet • Especially document for PRN medications and first time a new medication is administered
  • 24. Post Administration Documentation If Refused Or Held • Circle time • Initial • Reason not administered • Monitor patient for therapeutic effects.
  • 25. Routes • Oral • Enteral • Buccal • Sublingual • Topical • Transdermal • Inhalant • Ophthalmic • Nasal • Otic • Rectal
  • 26. Routes • Vaginal • Intradermal • Subcutaneous • Intramuscular • Intravenous •
  • 27.
  • 28. Oral Medications • NEVER crush sustained release, controlled release or enteric coated pills. • Capsules can not be split • More than 3 to dose • Place into plastic/paper administration cup without touching the med. • May use pudding or applesauce for patients with difficulty swallowing • Stay with patient until all medications are taken.
  • 29. Oral Medication • • Instruction sheet • Complete 2 patients by Medication Administration testing day • Identify errors • Identify reason patient is taking medication • Identify nursing considerations • Identify common side effects • Have other team members informed once checked •
  • 30. Nursing Responsibilities • Identify any errors between medical order and MAR. • Identify why the patient is taking this medication • Dosage range • Identify nursing considerations • Identify common side effects • Educate client on his/her drugs • Ensure the patient has swallowed the tablet
  • 31. Assessment of Prescription • Check for correct drug and dose • Pt Name • Allergies • Prescribers name and signature • MAR
  • 32. Education The nurse should ensure the patient have information about the drug/medication. Example:---- Indication Of Lasix and the dosage This is to treat the edema Some drugs need some investigations before taking the drug,eg. • Monitoring of electrolytes especially check potassium level and s/s hypokalemia, monitor fluid volume status, monitor BP (antihypertensive effects), these investigations are done before serving the drug.
  • 33. • Patient should be educated on the side effects, eg. Side effects, loss of hearing, Low K, Mg, Cl, Ca, Na, High glucose, uric acid metabolic alkalosis, increased urine output, glycosuria, skin changes (rash, itch, purpura)
  • 34. Topical • Make sure previous dose is removed, before applying new dose. • Apply patches to non hairy areas of the body • Take care not to touch topical medications with ungloved hands
  • 35. Opthalmic Applications • Instruct patient to look toward ceiling • Make a pouch in the lower lid by pulling skin downward over the bony orbit • Instill in conjunctival pouch • Clean/dry from inner to outer canthus
  • 36. Inhalant Route MDI -Metered dose inhaler • Spacer chamber attached to the end of an inhaler that assists the patient in receiving a higher of drug with each inhalation • Nebulizer Aerosolized medication either given by a hand held device or by a face mask (peace pipe)
  • 37. Enteral Tube Administration • Use Liquid Form If Possible • Crush Pills Individually And Mix With 15-30mls Of Warm Water. • If Medication Should Be Given On Empty Stomach- • stop Medication For 15-30 Minutes Before And After Med Administration • Iv Placement, Flush With Water, Administer Medication, Flush With Water, Administer Medication, Flush With Water
  • 38. Parenteral Route of Medications • Intradermal • Subcutaneous • Intramuscular
  • 39. Equipment Needed • 37 Syringes •Different sizes (1ml, 3ml, 5ml) •Tuberculin syringe •Insulin syringe •Needles •Shaft (length of the needle) •Gauge (diameter)
  • 40. Equipment Needed Size • The smaller the number, the larger the diameter • Example 18 gauge big • 25 gauge small Safety • One handed Scoop technique • Safety needles
  • 41. Drug Preparation - Ampoule Tap the top of the ampoule • Use gauze or an alcohol swab to protect your fingers. • Break the neck of the ampoule away from your body. • Use a filter needle if available • Insert your needle into the solution • Invert the ampoule (or leave on surface) • With your needle in the solution, pull back on the plunger to the appropriate dose.
  • 42. Drug Preparation Ampoule • Remove the needle/syringe • Tap the barrel of the syringe to remove air. • Push the plunger to expel excess air or medication. • Scoop the cap onto the needle • Change the needle • Discard the ampoule into a sharps container
  • 43. Drug Preparation Vial • Remove the metal or plastic protective covering • Swab the top with an alcohol swab • Fill the syringe with air equivalent to the amount you want to withdraw from the vial. • Insert the needle into the center of the rubber stopper. • Instill the air from the syringe • Invert the vial •
  • 44. Drug Preparation Vial While holding the vial and the syringe • Pull back on the plunger to the desired amount. • Make sure the needle tip is in the fluid. • Remove the needle/syringe from the vial once the desired amount is reached • Use the scoop technique to recap the needle. • Change the needle before administration
  • 45. Drug Preparation Mixed Dose • Insulin Regular Insulin • clear • Fast acting • pure • NPH Insulin • cloudy • Slower acting
  • 46. Drug Preparation Mixed Dose Insulin • Gather equipment correct insulin syringe, correct insulin vials (v date opened), alcohol swabs, MAR, current fingerstick glucose reading • Roll the cloudy NPH insulin vial • Clean the top of the vials with an alcohol swab. • Instill air into the cloudy vial equivalent to the cloudy dose (NPH) with the vial remaining on the counter surface. • Instill air into the clear insulin vial equivalent to the clear dose (Regular).
  • 47. Drug Preparation Mixed Dose Insulin Invert the clear vial and withdraw the desired amount. • Have this dose checked by another nurse. • Insert the needle into the cloudy vial and withdraw the desired amount. • Again have the total amount checked by another nurse. •
  • 48. Intradermal Administration • Used for allergy and tuberculin skin testing • Site inner forearm (may use back and upper chest) • Volume 0.01-0.05 ml • Equipment gloves, TB syringe (1ml, 25-27g, ? or ½ inch needle), alcohol swab. • Administration angle 10-15 •
  • 49. Intradermal Administration Prepare medication • Gather supplies • Identify site • Don gloves • Cleanse site with alcohol • Pull skin taut • Insert needle with bevel up at 10-15 degree angle ? inch. • Needle should be visible under skin •
  • 50. Intradermal Administration • Push plunger to instill medication creating a wheal under skin • Withdraw needle at same angle inserted. • Cover site with gauze for bleeding. DO NOT massage. • DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place needle in sharps container uncapped. •
  • 51. Subcutaneous Administration • Administered into subcutaneous tissue that lies between the skin and the muscle. • Common subcutaneous injections are heparin, lovenox and insulin • Onset within a half hour • Volume up to 1ml • Equipment TB or Insulin syringe (25-27g, ½ to? inch needle), alcohol swab. • Administration Angle 45 or 90
  • 52. Subcutaneous Administration Prepare medication • Gather supplies • Identify site • Cleanse site with alcohol • Bunch the skin • Hold needle like dart
  • 53. Subcutaneous Administration • Pierce skin with quick motion at 45-90 degree angle. • DO NOT ASPIRATE. • Inject medication slowly • Quickly remove needle • DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place needle in sharps container uncapped. •
  • 54. Intramuscular Administration Administered into a muscle or muscle group • Onset variable • Volume up to 4ml Equipment, • 1-5 ml syringe, • needle – appropriate size • alcohol swab • RN is responsible to chose needle size and gauge. • Administration angle 90 •
  • 55. Intramuscular Administration Deltoid • Palpate lower edge of acromion process. • Place 4 fingers across the deltoid muscle with the top finger along the acromion process. This forms the base of a triangle. • Draw an imaginary line at the axilla. This forms the apex of the triangle. • Injection site is the center of the triangle, 3 finger widths (1-2 inches) below the acromion process.
  • 56. Intramuscular Administration Vastus Lateralis • One hand above the knee. • One hand below the greater trochanter. • Locate midline of anterior thigh and midline of lateral thigh. • Injection site is the lateral area of the thigh
  • 57. Intramuscular Administration Ventral Gluteal • Palm of hand on greater trochanter of femur. • Index finger on anterior superior iliac spine (hip bone). • Middle finger extended toward iliac tubercle. • Injection site lies within the triangle formed by the index and middle fingers •
  • 58. Intramuscular Administration • Dorsal Gluteal Locate the posterior iliac spine. • Locate the greater trochanter. • Draw an imaginary line between these two landmarks. • Injection site is above and lateral to the line. • Most dangerous site because of sciatic nerve location
  • 59. Intramuscular Administration Prepare medication • Gather supplies/SET TYRAY • Identify site • Cleanse site with alcohol • Pull skin taut • Hold needle like dart • Insert quickly at a 90 angle
  • 60. Intramuscular Administration • Stabilize needle • Aspirate for blood • If no blood, instill medication slow and steady • Quickly remove needle. • DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place needle in sharps container uncapped. • Massage site with alcohol swab
  • 61. Z-track IM Administration Prepare medication • Change needle after drawing up med • Gather supplies • Identify site • Cleanse site with alcohol • Displace skin laterally 1-1 ½ inches from injection site • While holding skin, insert needle with a darting motion, at a 90 angle.
  • 62. IM Administration • Stabilize needle with thumb and forefinger. • Aspirate. • If no blood, then inject medication slowly and steady • Wait 10 seconds • Quickly withdrawal needle • Then release skin • Cover site with swab and DO NOT MASSAGE • DO NOT RECAP. Activate safety feature. Place needle in sharps container uncapped • Clean the tray and decontaminate reusable items. • Discard the disposable items • Clean and set the tray • Wash hands
  • 63. Methods to Decrease the Pain of Injections • Encourage client relaxation-position client to have muscle relaxed • Position prone with feet inverted for dorso gluteal injection • Change needle after preparing medication in syringe • Avoid injecting into sensitive or hardened skin • Use needle long enough to reach muscle • Dart needle quickly into muscle • Use smallest gauge possible •
  • 64. Methods to Decrease the Pain of Injections Inject medication slowly • Do not move needle once inserted • Withdraw needle quickly • Use Z-track for IM injections • EMLA cream may be applied • Apply pressure /ice to site before injection. •
  • 65. References • Smith, S.F., Duell, D.J., Martin, B.C. (2004) Clinical Nursing Skills, Basic to Advanced, 6th Ed. New Jersey Prentice Hill • Timby, B.K. (2003) Fundamental Skills and Concepts in Patient Care, 7th Ed. Philadelphia Lippincott • Rich, V. (2005) How We Think About Medication Errors. American Journal of Nursing,supplement.