Medications Flashcards
1
Q
What forms of injections techniques are there?
A
- Intradermal
- Subcutaneous
- Intramuscular
- Z Track
2
Q
What are characteristics of intradermal injections?
A
- Just below epidermis
- Not near any major muscles or blood vessels
- Limited to area of injection site
- Used for anaesthetic and allergy testing
3
Q
What is the maximum amount able to be injected for intradermal injections, needle and degree?
A
- 0.5 mls
- Blue needle
- 10-15 degree angle
4
Q
What are characteristics of subcutaneous injections?
A
- Slow absorption medications e.g anti-coagulants and insulin
- Administered just below the subcutaneous layer
5
Q
What is the maximum amount able to be injected for subcutaneous injections, needle and degree?
A
- 1-2 mls
- Orange needle
- 45-90 degree angle
- Lift skin to raise adipose tissue layer
6
Q
What are characteristics of intramuscular injections?
A
- Rapid, systematic action
7
Q
What needle is used for intramuscular injections?
A
- Blue or green needle
8
Q
Where can intramuscular injections be injected?
A
- Deltoid
- Glutea
- Ventrogluteal
- Vastus literalis
- Rectus fermoris
9
Q
When is Z track method use?
A
When medication can stain or cause skin irritation
10
Q
What is the technique for the Z track method?
A
- Skin is pulled to one side, moving subcutaneous tissue 1-2 cms
- Needle inserted at 90 degree angle
- After aspiration medication is inserted into the muscle, wait ten seconds to allow medication to disperse
- After 10 second wait, needle is released at skin is withdrawn
