Intramuscular injections are injections administered into a muscle. These injections are absorbed more quickly than subcutaneous injections because of the greater blood supply to the muscles. A 90-degree angle is used for injection. Aspiration is done to confirm that the needle is not in a blood vessel.This blog will cover many of the factors involved in these injections.
Injections
Introduction
Monday, May 30, 2011
Z-Track Method of Intramuscular Injection
The Z-Track method of IM injection is used to administer a drug into a large muscle, it prevents leakage of a irritating medication into the subcutaneous tissues. When using this method the skin is pulled to the side, the medication is injected and the skin is released. Here a seal is formed over the IM site which prevents seepage of the medication into the tissue. Z-Track method pictured above.
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