Injection Site Identification - 01 Flashcards

Learning Objectives -Define ID,SQ,IM, & IV -Identify most common SQ, IM, & Iv injection sites -Explain why each site may be selected -Demonstrate proper technique for the administration of subcutaneous injections

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What is ID?

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Intradermal

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What is ID used for?

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Used primarily for allergy testing - local blocks

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Where are ID injections primarily given?

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On the side of an animal

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What is SQ/SC?

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Subcutaneous

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How is an SQ site identified?

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Any accessible area of loose skin

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How do we make a “tent” for an SQ injection?

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Skin is grasped with the thumb + forefinger, with the index finger pressing between them

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T or F: SQ can be used to administer fluids, some medications & vaccines

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true

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T or F: Meds & fluids given SQ can take longer to take effect

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true

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Why do meds & fluids given SQ take longer to take effect?

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Because they are absorbed slower, can take anywhere from 20 mins to 8 hours to absorb

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T or F: Meds & fluids given SQ have an especially slower rate of absorption in obese patients

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true

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What type of patients are SQ injections not appropriate for?

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Severly dehydrated or critically ill patients

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How many mls/ccs can be given per site? (SQ)

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~50-100mls (ccs) body temperature fluids

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T or F: SQ sites can also be used to place a microchip

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true

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Where are microchips placed? (SQ)

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Between the shoulder blades

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What is IM?

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Intramuscular

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IM sites are frequently used for what?

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The administration of medications

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T or F: Some medications can ONLY go IM or SQ

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T or F: Medications absorb faster with this method compared to SQ

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true - more vascular

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T or F: Muscle tissue cannot accomate more than 2ml-5ml of fluid at any one point

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T or F: IM sites should be used for fluid therapy

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false - IM sites should NEVER be used for fluid therapy

21
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List four common IM injection sites

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-Epaxial
-Quadriceps
-Semitendinosus
-Semimembranosus

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How to give an IM injection in the Epaxial

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-Stand parallel to the patient, extend your index finger along the edge of the patient’s spine, & the thumb along the wing of the ilium
-The muscle can be identified in between the thumb & index finger by palpation

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How to give an IM injection in the quadriceps

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-Stand parallel to the patient, locate the sciatic nerve & hold the leg with the non-dominant hand at caudal thigh, with your thumb between muscle
-Apply slight pressure with your thumb to isolate the muscle

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How to give an IM injection in the semimembranosus/semitendinosus

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-Stand facing toward the tail of the patient & locate the sciatic nerve that runs down the center of the thigh, between the semis & quad muscle bellies
-Hold the leg with your non-dominant hand the cranial thigh, with your thumb between the muscle
-Apply slight pressure with your thumb to isolate the muscle

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What is IV
Intravenous
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T or F: IV injections are commonly used to administer medications or fluids
true - especially if a rapid onset of action is required
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List four common IV injectino sites
-Cephalic vein -Jugular vein -Medial saphenous vein -Lateral saphenous vein
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Where odes the cephalic vein run along
The top of the forelimbs, angling slightly medial towards the elbow
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T or F: The cephalic vein should be a "last resort" for injection or blood draw
true - to preserve the vein & is commonly used for catheter placement
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T or F: Samples should be administered above the junction where the accessory vein meets the main cephalic branch
true
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Where is the jugular vein located
on either side of the trachea, running from the angle of the mandible down to the thoracic inlet
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T or F: The jugular vein is the best location blood draws
true - it is a larger, & higher pressure vein
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Where is the saphenous (medial) vein located
along the inside of the hind legs
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T or F: the medial saph. vein is more commonly used in feline patients than canine patients
true
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where is the saphenous (lateral) vein located
along the lower outside portion of the hind leg
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T or F: the lateral saphenous vein is more commonly used in canine patients than feline patients
true - extremely small & difficult to locate in cats
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at what angle are ID injections given
~10-15 degrees
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at what angle are SQ injections given
~30-45 degrees - always aim caudal
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at what angle are IM injections given
~45-90 degrees - always aim away from the spine or sciatic nerve
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IV injection angle
almost parallel to the vein, depends on site
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T or F: lateral & medial saphenous veins are superficial
true
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T or F: the medial saphenous vein becomes less superficial the more proximal the vein becomes
true