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
What is ID?
Intradermal
What is ID used for?
Used primarily for allergy testing - local blocks
Where are ID injections primarily given?
On the side of an animal
What is SQ/SC?
Subcutaneous
How is an SQ site identified?
Any accessible area of loose skin
How do we make a “tent” for an SQ injection?
Skin is grasped with the thumb + forefinger, with the index finger pressing between them
T or F: SQ can be used to administer fluids, some medications & vaccines
true
T or F: Meds & fluids given SQ can take longer to take effect
true
Why do meds & fluids given SQ take longer to take effect?
Because they are absorbed slower, can take anywhere from 20 mins to 8 hours to absorb
T or F: Meds & fluids given SQ have an especially slower rate of absorption in obese patients
true
What type of patients are SQ injections not appropriate for?
Severly dehydrated or critically ill patients
How many mls/ccs can be given per site? (SQ)
~50-100mls (ccs) body temperature fluids
T or F: SQ sites can also be used to place a microchip
true
Where are microchips placed? (SQ)
Between the shoulder blades
What is IM?
Intramuscular
IM sites are frequently used for what?
The administration of medications
T or F: Some medications can ONLY go IM or SQ
true
T or F: Medications absorb faster with this method compared to SQ
true - more vascular
T or F: Muscle tissue cannot accomate more than 2ml-5ml of fluid at any one point
true
T or F: IM sites should be used for fluid therapy
false - IM sites should NEVER be used for fluid therapy
List four common IM injection sites
-Epaxial
-Quadriceps
-Semitendinosus
-Semimembranosus
How to give an IM injection in the Epaxial
-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
How to give an IM injection in the quadriceps
-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
How to give an IM injection in the semimembranosus/semitendinosus
-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