After the brief presentation, the participants will be able to. Pdf are techniques used for intramuscular injection. Guidance for professionals on how to use a harm reduction approach to. Abstract the intramuscular route allows for rapid absorption of drugs into the circulation. The authors of this article present the current evidence on the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal intramuscular injection sites in an attempt to assist nurse decisionmaking and guarantee the integration of evidence based knowledge in order to improve patient care. Aspirating during the intramuscular injection procedure. Helfer skin tap technique on pain during intramuscular injection revealed that the intramuscular injection of medication is a procedure commonly performed by nurses and are associated with discomfort, pain and trauma to the injected tissue. Delivered by intramuscular im injections, long acting injections lai, offering comparatively long term medicinal effects from several weeks to several months, are gaining much attention.
The result is a variation in this procedure not always consistent with an evidence. To consider to what extent intramuscular injection technique can be described to remain entrenched in ritualistic practice and how evidence. Short answer pain a few days after an intramuscular im injection could mean it wasnt done properly. It is clear that more research is needed in this area in order to develop supporting im injection policies. The administration of intramuscular injections is a common nursing intervention in clinical practice. Evidencebased information on intramuscular injection technique from hundreds of trustworthy sources for health and social care. Sep 24, 2014 read intramuscular injection technique. This article describes the practical, stepbystep approach for administering im injections, which will assist. The thigh is a good place to give an injection to yourself or a child less than 3 years old. The technique for delivering intramuscular injection remains rooted in custom and practice. Evidencebased practice requires the integration of the best available evidence in conjunction with. Intramuscular injections im are a common yet complex technique used to deliver medication deep into the large muscles of the body. Use of this guideline can assist the clinician to maximize the therapeutic effects of administered medication while minimizing or eliminating patient injury and discomfort associated with im injections.
Each article explains the principles nurses should consider and reinforce with caregivers and is accompanied by a. New evidencebased insulin delivery recommendations are available, and awareness of them should lead to more effective use of insulin therapy, improved clinical outcomes, and considerable cost savings. The result is a variation in this procedure not always consistent with an evidencebased approach. Pdf are techniques used for intramuscular injection based. Know which medications are considered highalert medications and perform independent double checks to minimize errors. An evidencebased approach to intramuscular injection technique this learning module has been accredited by the royal college of nursing and was last updated in 2016. Best practice technique in intramuscular injection journal.
Although there is significant research, spanning 8 decades, on the procedure. Effects of thickness of muscle and subcutaneous fat on efficacy of gluteal intramuscular injection sites. Intramuscular injections, nursing education, patient safety, injection practices, evidence based practice 1. Evidence calls for practice change in intramuscular injection techniques pamela k. Be aware of the onset, peak, and duration of all parenteral medications. The aim of this article is to update the nurses knowledge and skills on injection techniques. Parenteral medications have a quicker onset of therapeutic effects. An evidencebased approach to intramuscular injection technique. Identify different sites used for intramuscular injectionsc.
Issn 00296570 full text not available from this repository. Nurses should also take an active approach to patient assessment before injecting medicines. Good injection technique can mean the difference between less pain and injury. Efficacy and safety in intramuscular injection techniques.
The procedure for im injection has been discussed widely in the literature. Ogstontuck, sherri 2014 subcutaneous injection technique. Weight gain associated with second generation long acting antipsychotics influences the site and needle size for effective medication delivery. Injection technique author eileen shepherd is clinical editor at nursing times. Recognizing the evidence and changing practice on injection sites. The article by chung et al, however, provides compelling evidence that manual pressure applied to the injection site does reduce pain. The first uk injection technique recommendations, 2nd edition.
Look at the thigh, and imagine it in 3 equal parts. Lee, et al intramuscular injection of diclofenac sodium in pediatric patients the number of patients included was 116 with an average age of 41 27 months and an average body weight of 15. Best practice technique in intramuscular injection. Question lacks the critical detail of injection site since there are four major sites of im injection see below from 1, and each has specific. How to minimise pain after an intramuscular injection quora. Between 2005 and 2008, eight claims for sciatic nerve injury following a dorsogluteal im injection were made to acc, six of which occurred in a general practice setting.
This is the second article in a twopart series on injection techniques. Recognizing the evidence and changing practice on injection. Accurate anatomical knowledge is necessary in order to. Evidence based information on intramuscular injection technique from hundreds of trustworthy sources for health and social care. These guidelines provide an evidencebased approach and support best practice for the administration of intramuscular im and subcutaneous sc injections. Since 2000, there has been an increasing debate on what is best practice for the administration of intramuscular injections particularly in relation to site selection, needle size and technique. Single intramuscular injection of diclofenac sodium in. Isaacdockery a capstone project submitted to the faculty of gardnerwebb university hunt school of nursing. Intramuscular injections require a thorough and meticulous approach to patient assessment and injection technique. Effectiveness of nursing interventions on pain associated. This series of articles and accompanying videos aims to help nurses provide caregivers with the tools they need to manage their family members medications. Best infection control practices for intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular needle injections bull world health organ 2003 81 7 491500. Describe essential steps for safely administering im injectionse. Evidence calls for practice change in intramuscular.
Future studies level 1 and 2 are needed to further demonstrate the best evidence leading to safe and effective im injections. Sep 17, 2014 read subcutaneous injection technique. Aug 28, 2018 using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site will minimise the risk of complications. The aim of this article was to indicate a safe and effective im injection technique based on evidenced data derived from ultrasonographic data.
Keywords practical procedures injection technique this. In each issue, the paramedic education team at edge hill university focuses on the clinical skills carried out by paramedics on the frontlines, highlighting the importance of these skills and how t. The intramuscular route allows the rapid absorption of drugs into the circulation. Jul 23, 2018 the intramuscular route allows the rapid absorption of drugs into the circulation. Injection sites should be rotated systematically to prevent lipohypertrophy, which also substantially affects insulin uptake and action. Best practice technique in intramuscular injection mag online library. Guidelines on the administration of intramuscular and subcutaneous injections version number v3 date of issue february 2017. While appropriate im injection technique is important for optimum action of drugs and vaccines, im injections are per. Are techniques used for intramuscular injection based on. More than 12 billion intramuscular im injections are given annually throughout the world. A framework for safe practice is included, identifying important points for safe technique, patient care and clinical. Drawing up and administering intramuscular injections. Fiveyear cost analysis of intradetrusor injection of botulinum toxin type a and augmentation cystoplasty for refractory neurogenic.
A subsequent article will discuss good practice in intramuscular injection technique. Proper technique when administering intramuscular injections. Oct 31, 2011 after the brief presentation, the participants will be able to. Injection, intramuscular injection technique, medication, medicines. Administering an im injection is a common nursing procedure yet debate over the necessity to aspirate during the procedure is evident in the literature and reflected in practice. This is part 1 of a twopart series on injection techniques. In consideration of safety aspects for the im injection such as the prevention of nerve and blood vessel injury, and injection site reactions such as redness and swelling, 1 selection of appropriate im injection sites see section 2, 2 selection of appropriate im injection needles see section 3, 3 assessment of im injection site by. Even though it can cause tissue, musculoskeletal and neurological complications such as.
An evidencebased approach to subcutaneous injection technique. Implement evidencebased practice in im injection 5. Commentary bmj evidencebased medicine bmj evidencebased. May 27, 2014 nurses should also take an active approach to patient assessment before injecting medicines. From basic nursing processes to advanced clinical capabilities, taylors clinical nursing skills. May 27, 2014 intramuscular injections require a thorough and meticulous approach to patient assessment and injection technique. An evidencebased approach to intramuscular injection.
The hip is a good place to give an injection to adults and children older than 7 months. The average injected dose of diclofenac sodium was 29 12 mg. Proper technique when administering intramuscular injections by ashley m. The aim of this article was to indicate a safe and effective im i. Evidence calls for practice change in intramuscular injection. These guidelines provide an evidence based approach and support best practice for the administration of intramuscular im and subcutaneous sc injections. The procedure for im injection has been dis cussed widely.