9-Injection techniques

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( Lab. no. 9 )Injection

techniques

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Injection

techniques

Injection


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-General practical aspects of injection:

Apart from the specific technique of

injecting, there are a few general rules thatyou should keep in mind:

Expiry dates: Drug:

Sterility: No bubbles: Prudence : Waste:

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Expiry dates:Check the expiry dates of each item including the

drug. If you make house calls, check the drugs

in your medical bag regularly to make sure that

they have not passed the expiry date.

Drug:

Make sure that the vial or ampoule contains theright drug in the right strength.

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Sterility:During the whole preparation procedure, material

should be kept sterile. Wash your hands before

starting to prepare the injection. Disinfect the

skin over the injection site.

No bubbles:Make sure that there are no air bubbles left in the

syringe. This is more important in intravenousinjections.

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-Common types of injections:

Subcutaneous(S.C.) injectioSubcutaneous(S.C.) injection:n:

The best site is the posterior aspect of theupper arm.

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Intramuscular (I.M.)Intramuscular (I.M.)injection:injection:

The recommended site is the upper lateralquadrant of the buttock. Use the simulation

model of the buttock to practice I.M

injections.

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Intravenous (I.V.) injection:Intravenous (I.V.) injection:

Any prominent vein may be used. Use thesimulation model of the upper arm to

practice I.V injections.

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Common types of injections:

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Uncommon types of injections:

1. Intradermal.

2. Intracardial.

3. Intra-articular.

4. Intraspinal.

5. Intrapleural.

etc.

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