The document provides a comprehensive overview of various injection methods, including subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and intradermal, detailing the techniques, equipment, and precautions involved in each type. It emphasizes the importance of patient safety, proper preparation, and adherence to the 'seven rights' of drug administration, ensuring effective delivery of medications. Complications and common medications for each injection type are also discussed, highlighting the necessity for careful execution and monitoring.
Introduction
âą Most ofthe injection can be administrated by a variety of
routes, which depends on both drugs as well as patients
related factors.
âą Routes can be :-
A. Localaction
B. Systemicaction
3.
Local action Systemicaction
âą Topical
âą Deeper tissue
âą Arterial
âą Oral
âą Sub-lingual
âą Rectal
âą Cutaneous
âą Inhalation
âą Nasal
âą Parenteral
i. Subcutaneous
ii. Intramuscular
iii. Intravenous
iv. Intradermal
4.
Parenteral medications
âą Administrationof a medication by injection into body
tissues.
âą Subcutaneous (SC)â into tissue belowdermis of skin
âą Intramuscular (IM)â Into body muscle
âą Intravenous (IV)â into a vein
âą Intradermal (ID)â into dermis just underthe epidermis
6.
Injection
âą Sterile solution,emulsions or suspensions
âą Prepared by dissolving, emulsifying an active
ingredient and any other substances in water for
injection
âą Act of giving medication by use of syringe and
needle to obtain the desired
âą therapeutic effect taking into account the pts.
Safety and comfort.
7.
Drug in injectionform ??
âą Usually allow rapid absorption
âą Produce blood levels comparable to those
of intravenous bolus injections
âą Given from 1 ml and up to 2mls in the
deltoid and up to 3 mls in the gluteal
muscle in adults.
âą Drugs that are altered or not absorbed
by other method of administration
8.
Syringes
âą 3 mainparts:-
âą Barrel â Chamber that holds the medication
âą Plunger â Part within the barrel that moves
back and fourth to withdraw and still
medication.
âą Tip(hub) â part that the needle is attached
to..
9.
Consideration when choosinga syringe
needle
âą Type od medication
âą Depth of tissue penetration required
âą Volume of medication
âą viscosity of medication
âą size of the client
10.
Equipment for theadministration
of injection
âą Tray which include drug and equipment
âą Syringe of appropriate size
âą Swab saturated with isopropyl alcohol 70%
âą sterile topical swab if drug is presented in
ampoule form drug to be administered
âą Pts. Prescription to check dose, route and timing
âą Notes available to record administration in
accordance with law
âą Gloves , Apron
11.
Reduce the riskof
infection
âą Good hand washing
âą Good hand drying
âą Aseptic technique
âą Good observation and questioning of client
âą Skin preparation, if required
12.
7 Right ofDrug administration
1. Right client
2. Right medication
3. Right dose
4. Right route
5. Right time
6. Right reason
7. Right documentation
âą It isa method of administering medication
âą A short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer
between the skin & muscle.
âą Medication administered by subcutaneous injection include
drugs that can be given in small volumes.
âą Insulin and hormones are commonly administered as
subcutaneous injections.
âą Medication like morphine, hydromorphine,
metoclopramide/dexamethasone can also be administered.
âą Most often used for PDD.
Introduction
16.
Preparation for S.C.inj.
âą Location of inj. Is important.
âą Some areas of the body have a more easily accessible layer
of tissue , where a needle injected under the skin will not hit
muscle, bone, or blood vessels.
17.
Most common site
âąAbdomen â at or under the level of
the belly button, about 2 inch away
from naval.
âą Arm â back or side of the upper arm
âą Thigh - front of the thigh
How to administer
âąWash hand properly
âą Gather supplies
âą Clean the injection site
âą Prepare for syringe with medication
o Remove the cap from the vial
o draw air into the syringe
o insert air into vial
o withdraw the medication
o remove any air bubbles
âą Inject the medication
o Pinch the skin
o inject the needle
o insert the medication
o withdraw the needle
o apply pressure to the site
Introduction
âą It isa technique used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles.
âą This allows the medication to be absorbed into the bloodstream
quickly.
25.
Used for?
âą Commonpractice in modern medicine
âą Used to deliver drugs and vaccines
âą Some time it may be used instead fir I.V. inj. Because drugs
are irritating to veins , or because a suitable vein can not be
located.
âą Absorption rate are faster then subcutaneous inj. Because
muscle tissue has a greater blood supply than the tissue
just under the skin.
âą It can hold a larger volume of medication than
subcutaneous tissue.
26.
Most common site
âąDeltoid muscle of the arm
âą Vastus lateralis muscle of thigh
âą Ventrogluteal muscle of the hip
âą Dorsogluteal muscles of the buttocks
28.
Method of administration
âąNeedle size and injection site will depend on many
factors.
âą These include age, size of the person receiving the
medication and the volume and the type of medication
âą The needle should be long enough to reach the muscle
without penetrating the nerves the blood vessels
underneath.
âą Generally, needles should be 1 inch- 1.5 inch for an
adults.
âą 22 G â 25 G thick, noted as 22G on the packaging
30.
Steps for I.M.inj.
âą Wash hands properly
âą Gather all needle supplies
âą Locate the injection site
âą Clean injection site
âą Proper syringe with medication
âą Self injection withy a syringe
o Insert the needle
o Check for blood
âą Inject the medication
âą Remove the needle
âą Apply pressure to the injection site
31.
Complication
ï Severe painat the injection site
ï tingling or numbness
ï Redness, swelling or warmth at the
injection site
ï Drainage at the injection site
ï Prolonged bleeding
ï Signs of an allergic reactions like-
difficulty in breathing, facial swelling
âą Medication aredirectly administer into vein using a
needle or tube.
âą With I.V. administration , a thin plastic tube called an
IV catheter is inserted into vein.
âą It allows to provide safe doses of medication
without needling to poke with a needle each time.
35.
âą IV medicationis often used because of the control if provides over doses
âą For instance, in some situation people must receive medication very quickly.
âą This includes emergencies such as a heart attack, stroke or poisoning.
âą Medications may need to be given slowly but constantly.
âą IV administration can also be a controlled way to give drugs overtime.
36.
âą Typically usedfor short- term needs.
âą It may be used to administer medication during surgery or
to give pain medications or antibiotics.
âą A needle is usually inserted into a vein in wrist, elbow, or
back of the hand.
âą The catheter is then pushed over needle
âą The needle is removed and the catheter remain in vein.
37.
âą Some arecommonly given by this
methods-
âą Chemotherapy drugs- doxorubicin,
vincristine, cisplantin, paclitaxel
âą Antibiotics â such as ; vancomycin,
meropenem
âą Antifungal drugs
âą Anti inflammatory drugs
âą Drugs for low blood pressure
âą Immunoglobulin medication (IVIG)
Indication
Diagnostic
âą Identify skinallergy to any drugs
âą Intradermal allergy test
âą Tuberculin skin test/ Montoux test
âą Xylocaine sensivity test
Therapeutic
âą Administration of local
anesthesia prior to
invasive procedure.
Implementation
1. Gather anequipment needed
2. Explain the procedure to patients
3. Wash hands and don the gloves
4. Prepare the medication in the nurse station and discard all unwanted
equipment's.
5. Position the client and select the appropriate site for the injection
6. Cleanse the site with the alcohol swab in circular motion
7. Remove the needle cap with non-dominant hand by pulling straight away.
8. Now spread the skin taut and place the needle almost flat against pts. Skin
9. Insert 1/8 inch bevel up so that needle can be seen through the skin.
10. Slowly inject during watching for a bleb to develop
11. Withdraw the needle from the same angles as it was inserted
12. Don't recap the needle, discards syringe & needle into appropriate by.
13. Remove the gloves and gloves an do wash the hands
14. Perform documentation
15. Draw circle using pen or marker around the injection site.
16. Write the date and time of medication administration.