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The document discusses different types of injections including intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections. It describes where each type is administered and how fast the medication is absorbed. Intradermal injections are the most superficial and absorption is slowest. Subcutaneous injections are under the skin like in the stomach or thigh. Intramuscular injections are in muscles like the arm or gluteal region. Intravenous injections deliver medication directly into veins for the fastest absorption. Potential complications and proper administration techniques are also outlined.

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Injections Site

The document discusses different types of injections including intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections. It describes where each type is administered and how fast the medication is absorbed. Intradermal injections are the most superficial and absorption is slowest. Subcutaneous injections are under the skin like in the stomach or thigh. Intramuscular injections are in muscles like the arm or gluteal region. Intravenous injections deliver medication directly into veins for the fastest absorption. Potential complications and proper administration techniques are also outlined.

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INJECTION TECHNIQUES

WHAT IS INJECTION?

 An injection is a way of administering a sterile


liquid form of medication into tissues of the body
beneath the skin, usually using a sharp, hollow
needle or tube.
Types of Injection

 Intradermal Injection
 Subcutaneous Injection (SC)
 Intramuscular Injection (IM)
 Intravenous Injection (IV)
Intradermal Injection

 The most superficial site is


intradermal, which requires
inserting a needle into the
dermis, the layer of tissue just
below the skin. Absorption of
fluid is very slow from this site.
 Eg : BCG, Allergic Testing
Subcutaneous Injection (SC)
 Injections that deliver medication into the layer of
fat just under the skin. These can be given with
small, fine needles, and so are only minimally
uncomfortable.

 Subcutaneous injections are often delivered in the


tummy or thigh and are common sites of self-
administration for drugs like insulin
Intramuscular Injection (IM)

 Intramuscular injections are injections into a


muscle.It is rapid acting drug administration
 The muscles in the arm, such as the deltoid or
in the gluteal region, are common sites of
intramuscular injections . Eg : Vaccines
Intravenous Injection (IV)

 Intravenous injections deliver medication directly


into a vein. The fastest way to get a drug into a
patient’s system
 Medications given via IV injections are usually
done through a cannula to ensure that medication is
administered into a patent vein and to avoid any
leakage of medication into other tissues.
 The liquid gets mixed with blood and is rapidly
dispersed around the body.
Potential Complications of Injections

 Infection
 Reaction
 Pain
 Administration Error
 Needlestick Injuries
How to Administer an Injection Safely
1. Hand Hygiene
2. Medication Preparation
Medications should be prepared in clean conditions using a no-touch technique
and using sterile, single-use equipment
3. Skin Preparation – Using swab
4. Giving Injection
5. After the Injection
– Disposed syringe in sharp bin
- Watch out for any reactions or side-effects

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