What’s the Deal: IM vs. IV Injections
hen one says the term “Nurses”, they often envision people in an all-white ensemble, with a cap, a ready smile and a syringe, or injection as some may say, in...
Tagged: intramuscular injection
Z-Track Method
Z-track method of intramuscular injection is used to administer drug in a large muscle that prevents the leakage of the medication into the layers of subcutaneous tissues. It is named...
ADMINISTERING AN INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
Assemble equipment and check physician’s order. Explain procedure to patient. Perform hand hygiene. If necessary, withdraw medication from ampule or vial. Do not add air to syringe. Identify the patient...
