CLINICAL SKILLS - INTRADERMAL INJECTION

Question 1

When would you administer an intradermal injection?

Answer 1

local anaesthetic

Question 2

What colour needle do you replace the filter needle with?

Answer 2

orange needle

Question 3

How do you carry out the procedure?

Answer 3

1. insert needle at 15 degrees

2. depress slowly

Question 4

Introduction

Answer 4

hello my name is Anjali Singh and I am a third year medical student.

Please can I confirm your name, age and DOB?

I am now going to check your wrist band.

Today I have been asked to give you an injection in your arm. This will involve me inserting a small needle into your arm in order to give you your medication - would that be ok?

Question 5

what must you check?

Answer 5

the prescription, date of drugs and equipment