Definition An intramuscular injection is an injection given directly into the central area of a specific muscle. In this way, the blood vessels supplying that muscle distribute the injected medication via thecardiovascular system. Purpose Intramuscular injection is used for the delivery of certain drugs not recommended for other routes of administration, for instance intravenous, oral, or subcutaneous. The intramuscular route offers a faster rate of absorption than the subcutaneous route, and muscle tissue can often hold a larger volume of fluid without discomfort. In contrast, medication injected into muscle tissues is absorbed less rapidly and takes effect more slowly that medication that is injected intravenously. This is favorable…show more content… Determining which site is most appropriate will depend upon the patient's muscle density at each site, the type and nature of medication you wish to administer, and of course the patient's preferred site for injections. Preparation Before administering medication, a health care practitioner verify the medication order for accuracy and prepare the medication from the vial or ampule. * First, ensure you have identified the patient and assist them into a position which is comfortable and practical for access to the injection site you have chosen. * Locate the correct area for injection using the above guidelines or those taught during medical training. Clean the site with an alcohol swab or other cleansing agent. * Prepare the syringe by removing the needle cover, inverting the syringe, and expelling any excess air. Approximately 0.1–0.2 ml of air should be left in the syringe so that the air in the top of the syringe chamber, when the syringe and needle are pointing down, forces the entire amount of medication to be delivered. This also prevents medication residue from being left in the needle, where it can leak into the subcutaneous and dermal layers when the syringe and needle are removed from the muscle. * When ready to inject, spread the skin using the fingers of the non-dominant hand. Holding the syringe with the thumb and forefinger of the
Ketamine Description: Ketamine is a nonbarbiturate, sedative hypnotic used parenterally to provide anesthesia for short diagnostic and surgical procedures. It is also used as an inducing agent, as an adjunct to supplement low-potency anesthetics such as nitrous oxide, and as a supplement to local and regional anesthesia. Ketamine can be used concomitantly with muscle relaxants without complication because it does not provide muscle relaxation of its own. It is a fairly short-acting agent that provides…
one-dose regimen? -Insulin, a type 2 Diabetes treatment helps circulates, enabling sugar to enter your cells and lowers the amount of sugar in your bloodstream. To use insulin, you can use a needle and syringe. People with type 2 diabetes may need one injection per day without any diabetes pills. Some may…
The Muscular System The human body has 656 individual muscles 327 antagonistic muscles and two unpaired muscles as the Orbicularis oris muscle and the Diaphragm Functions of Muscle 1. Movement: skeletal muscles are attached to bones by tendons. Because skeletal muscles Cross joints, when these muscle contract, the bones they attach to move this allows for various body motions, such as walking or waving your hands. 2. Stability : muscles are Holding your bones tightly together so it Stabilize…
BIOLOGY COURSEWORK Nagana Disease (Specifically Trypanosomiasis Brucei) The problem The Tsetse fly (genus Glossina), a blood-feeding fly found in sub-Saharan Africa, is the main vector of the parasite protozoon trypanosome. As tsetse flies feed on animals (such as camels, cows and horses which are all susceptible to the disease) and humans they transmit trypanosomes into their blood stream. These trypanosomes cause a various forms of African Trypanosomiasis, which can be fatal to both humans…
allergy. Indications - reasons for the administration of drugs Inhalation - administration of drugs into the lungs via water vapor, gases or drug inspiration Intramuscular - administration of drugs via injection into muscle Intraosseous - administration of drugs directly into the bone. OUCH. Intravenous - administration of drugs via injection…
In pure form it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless solid.[6] LSD is typically delivered orally, usually on a substrate such as absorbent blotter paper, a sugar cube, or gelatin. In its liquid form, it can also be administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection. LSD is very potent, with 20–30 µg (micrograms) being the threshold dose. New clinical LSD experiments in humans started in 2009 for the first time in…
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (ASM 34) Outcome 2 Know about common types of medication and their use 1. describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects Below are outlined 3 types of common medications. Analgesics: i.e. Codeine, used for pain relief, side effects can be light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation. Codeine can also cause allergic reactions, symptoms…
Unit 24 1 - 1.1 For many people risk is an accepted part of everyday life. Every day activities such as catching the bus, travelling on holiday, playing football, setting up home and starting a family all carry some element of risk. Risk plays a part in our health, safety, security, well-being, employment, education, daily activities, using resources and equipment and in community participation. But some adults, for example disabled people or older people, are often discouraged from taking risks…
daily injections. There are a number of different types of insulin. Although they may have differences, all types of insulin have the same actions. The main differences in the types of insulin are their appearance, concentration, or the route that it is administered (Lehne, 2013). One type of insulin is regular insulin which is unmodified human insulin and it goes by the trade name Humulin R or Novolin R. This insulin may be administered via subcutaneous injection or infusion, intramuscular injection…
the nose - intranasal injected into a vein or muscle - intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) Ambulance officers and emergency doctors give midazolam by injection into a muscle or vein. Buccal midazolam is absorbed directly into the blood stram through the lining of the cheek. Swallowing midazolam is not recommended as it is not absorbed well through the stomach. The plastic ampoules are labelled 'for slow IV or IM injection' but can be used for buccal and intranasal use. When is buccal midazolam…
