Anaphylaxis, Injections IV, IM (M) Flashcards
What is the concentration of epinephrine given to counteract anaphylaxis? 1. How often should it be given? 2
- 1:1000
2. every 15 min until resp and vascular compromise ended
What are the most common medications that can cause anaphylaxis?
- ACE inhibitors
- antibiotics
- interferon
- NSAIDs
- aspirin
What must be done before a SQ injection?
- avoid bony prominence
- free of large BVs or nerves
- free of inflammation
- avoid scar tissue
What is the injection angle for in intradermal injection? 1. What is the prominent feature of this injection? 2
- 5 to 15deg
2. longest absorption time
What are the five parenteral injection types?
- intradermal
- subcutaneous
- intravenous
- intramuscular
- intraocular
What is the injection angle for in intramuscular injection? 1. What is the prominent feature of this injection? 2
- 90deg
2. meds too irritating or too large of volumes
What is is called when a medication is injected orally, sublingually, or rectally?
alimentary tract
What are the intramuscular injection sites?
- mid-deltoid
- gluteus maximus
- vastus lateralis
What is is called when a medication is injected subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous?
parenteral
What are the fluorescein side effects?
- nausea
- dizziness
- dye can stain injection site
- dark urine for about 24 hours
- anaphylaxis
What are the subcutaneous (SQ) injection sites?
- upper arm
- anterior thigh
- lower abdomen
What is the injection angle for in subcutaneous injection? 1. What is the prominent feature of this injection? 2
- 90deg
2. most versatile, slower absorption due to limited vascularity
What is the timing during a FANG for pre-arterial (choroidal flush)? 1. Arterial? 2. Arteriovenous? 3. Venous? 4. Late recirculation? 5
- 10 to 20sec after injection
- 1 to 2 sec after choroidal flush
- with arterial
- 45 to 60 seconds
- 7 to 20 min
What is the injection angle for in intravenous injection? 1. What is the prominent feature of this injection? 2
- 30 to 45deg
2. rapid absorption
