University:
University of Nottingham
Course:
B723 | Midwifery
Academic year:

2024
Views:

122

Pages:

2
Author:

Christy C.

Intramuscularly It is a way of inserting drugs into muscle tissue. The injection location can be done in the thigh area (vastus lateralis) in the ventrogluteal (lying position), dorsogluteal (prone position), or upper arm (deltoid) position. Objective So that the medicine is absorbed by the body quickly. Things that need to be considered: -Injection site. - Type of syringe and needle used - Infections that may occur during injection. - Client's condition or illness. - The right and correct medicine. - The dose given must be correct. - The right patient. The method or route of drug administration must be precise and correct 1. Indications and contraindications - Indication: Can be done on patients who are unconscious and do not want to cooperate because it is not possible to give medication orally, free from infection, skin lesions, scar tissue, bony prominences, muscles or underlying nerves. - Contra indications: Infection, skin lesions, scar tissue, bony prominences, large underlying muscles or nerves. 2. Tools and materials - List of medication books/notes and medication administration schedule. - Medication in place. - Syringe and syringe according to size. For adults the length is 2.5-3 cm, for children the length is 1.25-2.5 cm. - Alcohol swab in place. - Solvent liquid. - Injection tank. - Bent 3. Working procedure: - washing hands. - Explain the procedure to be carried out. - Take the medicine and put it into the syringe according to the dosage. - After that, place it in the injection tub. - Check the place where the injection will be carried out (pay attention to the injection location). - Disinfect with alcohol cotton at the site where the injection will be carried out. Perform injection: 1) In the thigh area (vastus lateralis) by instructing the patient to lie on his back with his knees slightly flexed. 2) In the ventrogluteal method, advise the patient to lie on his side, stomach or back with the knees and hips on the side where the injection will be given flexed. method, advise the patient to lie on his stomach in the dorsogluteal area with the knees turned inward or tilted with the upper knee and placed in front of the lower leg. way, recommend 3) In the deltoid area (upper arm) this is done with the patient sitting or lying flat with the upper arm flexed 4) Perform the puncture with the needle in a perpendicular position. 5) After the needle is inserted, aspirate the syringe. If no blood is attracted in the syringe, then press the syringe until the medicine enters slowly until it runs out. 6) When finished, withdraw the syringe and press the injection area with alcohol cotton, then place the syringe that has been used bent. 7) Record the reaction to administration, number of doses, and time of administration. 8) Wash your hands Injection Area: - Lateral part of the buttocks (vastus lateralis) - Butox (lateral part of gluteus maximus) - Upper arm (deltoid)