More on intramuscular aspiration.

This article exhibits more evidenced based information on aspirating after injection.

 http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/are-techniques-used-for-intramuscular-injection-based-on-research-evidence/1952004.article

To aspirate or not?

Recently, I learned that certain organizations such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), do not recommend aspiration after injection of vaccines.  That was a hard pill to swallow since learning in my nursing school many years ago that you must aspirate with all intramuscular injections. I read this PowerPoint, and I would like for you to read it as well. It presents the pros and cons, as well as evidenced based research pertaining to aspiration. Mind you it is important to read this PowerPoint carefully. While the CDC does not recommend aspiration on vaccines, is not the same for not aspirating on other intramuscular injections were medication is involved.
Proceed with caution and come to your own conclusion. Follow you institutions guideline on proper intramuscular injections.

 http://www.stti.iupui.edu/pp07/vancouver09/41810.Crawford,%20Cecelia%20L.-F%2010.pdf

Vitamin B-12 injection

Students there are some medications that can be given intramuscular and subcutaneous. Vitamin B12 is one of those medications. Please read this information about B-12.

 http://www.livestrong.com/article/288470-how-to-give-b12-im-injections/

Pediatrics: Subcutaneous Injections

Students, this website is unique in that it gives instructions to parents or caregivers on how to perform subcuntaneous injection on children.
Please read and keep this for your clinical rotation.



http://choa.org/Menus/Documents/Wellness/teachingsheets/subcutaneousinjection.pdf

Subcutaneous injections

Students, if you really want a good illustration on reading  how to give a subcutaneous injection this website by the National Institutes of Health is very beneficial reading:



http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/pepubs/subq.pdf

Subcutaneous Injections

Students, we have mainly focused on intramuscular injections. Subcutaneous injections are widely used as well and  the medication is absorbed in the fatty tissue. Please read this blog. It walks you through administration of a subcutaneous injection.  Enjoy.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_200406/ai_n9434217/

Needle size

Class, posted is a  website that discusses how to choose the appropriate needle size for injections. Please read for your information.

http://pcos.about.com/od/medication1/qt/needlesize.htm

Immunizations

Students, for those of you who have any questions on immunizations, this website gives a brief synopsis on intramuscular injections  for vaccines.  Please pay careful attention to needle gauge size and area of injection.


 http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2020.pdf

Z-track

Students, there is a intramuscular injection called "Z-track". This technique is used to deliver intramuscular injections of  a particular type of  medication (mostly irritants). Please view the following demonstration video: 

http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to-administer-an-intramuscular-z-track-injection

Intamuscular injections

Students, as you have deducted by now, instramuscular injections are the most often utilized injections.
I particulary like this website because it has an illustration of the syringe itself as well as discusses the amount (cc's or mls) that can be injected safely in muscles located in different parts of the body. It also discusses how to retrieve medication from a ampule of vial.
Take a look:

 http://www.drugs.com/cg/how-to-give-an-intramuscular-injection.html

Protocol

Students, every institution has protocol on procedures, even how to administer injections. This brief Power Point is a jewel because it focuses on how to prepare the patient prior to the injection. It also gives the nurse screening tools prior to injections. Performing proper steps and screening prior to injections are mandatory in keeping the patient safe. Please watch this brief overview of how to administer injections and come to your own conclusions on what you may want to add for the patients safety.

 http://www.scribd.com/doc/25294434/How-to-administer-injections

Intramuscular injections

Students,
Once you have read the prior post regarding injections, this post slows down and will give you information specifically for intramusular injections. Please read it carefully.

http://www.enotes.com/nursing-encyclopedia/intramuscular-injection

The purpose of this blog is to assist you with your future clinical rotation that will involve giving intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections. As you already may be aware, injections will be discussed in your medical surgical lecture as well as inacted and demonstrated in your simulation lab. While reading this course material alone does not prepare you to be proficient in administering injections, it can be used in conjunction with hands on training to promote safe patient care and your knowledge base. 

The following essential objectives will be utilized to provide knowledge to the student nurse pertaining to the administration of injections:

The student will be able to make a decision on when to perform an intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal injection.

The student will identify the type of needle and syringes needed to perform an intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal injection.

The student will decide the proper protocol for giving an intramuscular, subcutaneous injection.   

The student will be able to choose and identify landmark injection sites for the intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal injection. 

The  student will demonstrate proper documentation for  injections.

The students will  establish follow-up procedure once injection type have been received.

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Administer_IM_SQ_and_ID_Injections/lesson_2_Section_1.htm