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Intramuscular and Intradermal Injection Performance Checklist This checklist is intended as a review tool for nurses performing injections. It is not intended to be equivalent to a formal education

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1. Prepare the necessary equipment: Gather a syringe, needle, medication vial, alcohol swabs, and a sterile cotton ball.
2. Ensure proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
3. Choose the appropriate injection site: Intramuscular injections are usually administered in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm, vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh, or gluteus maximus muscle of the buttock. For intradermal injections, the most common site is the inner forearm.
4. Clean the injection site: Use an alcohol swab to clean the chosen injection site in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outward. Allow it to air dry.
5. Prepare the medication: Draw up the prescribed amount of medication into the syringe as per the healthcare provider's instructions.
6. Administering the intramuscular injection: Use a quick and firm motion to insert the needle into the muscle at a 90-degree angle. Inject the medication slowly and steadily. Once administered, withdraw the needle and apply gentle pressure with a sterile cotton ball at the injection site.
7. Administering the intradermal injection: Hold the syringe like a pencil and align the bevel up. Insert the needle just below the skin surface at a 5-15-degree angle, creating a small raised wheal. Inject the medication slowly and gently. Once administered, withdraw the needle and apply gentle pressure with a sterile cotton ball at the injection site.
8. Properly dispose of the used syringe and needle in an appropriate sharps container.

Who needs intramuscular and intradermal injection?

1. Some individuals may require intramuscular injections for the administration of certain vaccines, medications, or hormonal treatments. This route is commonly used for immunizations such as the influenza vaccine or medications like antibiotics that need to be delivered directly to the muscle for enhanced absorption, especially if oral administration is not feasible.
2. Intradermal injections are typically used to perform tuberculosis (TB) skin tests or allergy tests. They involve injecting a small amount of the testing substance just below the skin surface to observe the body's reaction.
3. Intramuscular and intradermal injections are administered by healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, or trained personnel, to ensure accurate delivery and minimize the risk of complications.

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What is intramuscular and intradermal injection?

Intramuscular injection is a technique used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles, while intradermal injection is a technique used to deliver a medication into the dermis layer of the skin.

Who is required to file intramuscular and intradermal injection?

Healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, and pharmacists are required to administer and file intramuscular and intradermal injections.

How to fill out intramuscular and intradermal injection?

To fill out an intramuscular or intradermal injection, healthcare professionals must document the type of medication administered, dosage, injection site, date and time of administration, and any adverse reactions.

What is the purpose of intramuscular and intradermal injection?

The purpose of intramuscular and intradermal injections is to deliver medication directly into the muscles or skin to achieve a faster onset of action and desired therapeutic effect.

What information must be reported on intramuscular and intradermal injection?

The information reported on an intramuscular or intradermal injection includes the type of medication administered, dosage, injection site, date and time of administration, and any adverse reactions.