Then one thing you must know how to do is administer an intramuscular injection. Follow along in this nursing how-to video to learn the proper procedure for giving patients an IM injection in the deltoid muscle. Before starting always make sure you have all your materials handy and double ...
You can use the deltoid muscles on their front limbs, their quadreceps and gluteal muscles of their hind limbs and my FAVORITE site is their LUMBAR muscles along their spine. In this video I will only be showing you how to give an IM injection in the Lumbar region. First, palpate alon...
Where do you give a Toradol (ketorolac) shot? Toradol (ketorolac) intramuscular injections are usually given in the prominent part of the hip (ventrogluteal injection site) or in the outer, upper arm area (deltoid injection site). The hip may be preferred because of the large muscle mass in...
Flu vaccination typically reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60% during seasons when the flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. But if you are infected with the virus, the vaccine reduces your chances of getting the flu and passing it on to others, and lessens ...
It is possible to safely and accurately administer your injectable medications in the privacy of your home. Safe injection practices protect the patient, the person giving the injection, as well as the environment. The two common types of...
Using a newly opened alcohol pad, lightly clean the deltoid area of the upper arm. This can help ensure the that no bacteria enters the injection site.[13] Make sure to use single-dose alcohol pad.[14] If the person has a large or especially hairy arm, consider using two alcohol ...
You can use the deltoid muscles on their front limbs, their quadreceps and gluteal muscles of their hind limbs and my FAVORITE site is their LUMBAR muscles along their spine. In this video I will only be showing you how to give an IM injection in the Lumbar region. First, palpate alon...