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    Intramuscular (IM) injections involve injecting medication into large muscles. IM injections allow for rapid drug absorption bypassing hepatic metabolism. Advantages include rapid onset of action within 10-20 minutes, avoidance of first pass metabolism, and ability to administer irritating drugs. Disadvantages include potential for pain, infection, and damage to nerves or tissues. Proper IM injection technique involves selecting the appropriate muscle site, preparing the injection area and syringe aseptically, smoothly inserting the needle at a 90 degree angle, and withdrawing slowly. Post-injection care monitors for complications. Common medications administered via IM route include antipsychotics and sedatives.

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    Intramuscular (IM) injections involve injecting medication into large muscles. IM injections allow for rapid drug absorption bypassing hepatic metabolism. Advantages include rapid onset of action within 10-20 minutes, avoidance of first pass metabolism, and ability to administer irritating drugs. Disadvantages include potential for pain, infection, and damage to nerves or tissues. Proper IM injection technique involves selecting the appropriate muscle site, preparing the injection area and syringe aseptically, smoothly inserting the needle at a 90 degree angle, and withdrawing slowly. Post-injection care monitors for complications. Common medications administered via IM route include antipsychotics and sedatives.

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    Intramuscular (IM) injections involve injecting medication into large muscles. IM injections allow for rapid drug absorption bypassing hepatic metabolism. Advantages include rapid onset of action within 10-20 minutes, avoidance of first pass metabolism, and ability to administer irritating drugs. Disadvantages include potential for pain, infection, and damage to nerves or tissues. Proper IM injection technique involves selecting the appropriate muscle site, preparing the injection area and syringe aseptically, smoothly inserting the needle at a 90 degree angle, and withdrawing slowly. Post-injection care monitors for complications. Common medications administered via IM route include antipsychotics and sedatives.

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    Intra-Muscular Route of Drug Administration

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    Intramuscular (IM) injections involve injecting medication into large muscles. IM injections allow for rapid drug absorption bypassing hepatic metabolism. Advantages include rapid onset of action within 10-20 minutes, avoidance of first pass metabolism, and ability to administer irritating drugs. Disadvantages include potential for pain, infection, and damage to nerves or tissues. Proper IM injection technique involves selecting the appropriate muscle site, preparing the injection area and syringe aseptically, smoothly inserting the needle at a 90 degree angle, and withdrawing slowly. Post-injection care monitors for complications. Common medications administered via IM route include antipsychotics and sedatives.

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    Intra-muscular Route

    of Drug
    Administration
    (IM Route)
    "Intramuscular injections are a common yet
    complex Technique used to deliver medication
    deep into the large Muscles of the body."
    Definition
     It may be for curative, diagnostic or
    recreational purpose
    The physical Characteristics of a drug
    The speed which the drug is absorbed and
    / or released
    The need to bypass hepatic metabolism
    Selection Of
    To achieve high concentration at a
    a Route particular site
    Accuracy of the dose
    Condition of the patient
    ADVANTAGES DIS-ADVANTAGES
     Absorption reasonably
    uniform  Only upto 10 ml drug
     Rapid onset of action can be given
    (time untill effect 10-  Local pain and abcess
    Why to Use? 20 minutes)
     Expensive
     Mild irritants can
    be given  Infection

     First pass Avoided  Nerve damage

     Gastric factors can be


    avoided
    It can be studied under following heads:

    Giving an IM Site selection


    injection
    Preparation of injection
    Procedure
    Post injection care
    Deltoid muscles of the Arm
    For adults and older children
    Anterolateral thigh
    The most common injection site is anterolateral
    Intramuscular thigh into vastus lateralis muscles
    injection sites Gluteal muscles
     Dorsogluteal
     Ventrogluteal
    Never to be used in children
     Use only new disposable syringe and needle
    every time
     Changing only the needle on the same
    syringe is also not safe
     Use wide bore needle rather than a narrow
    Equipment one
    Selection  For oily or viscous injection use 20 or 21 no.
    needle
     Use longer possible needle
     For gluteus injections always use 1½ ”
    needle
    Skin preparation Preparing Syringe
     Avoid site with oozing  Clean your hands with
    dermatitis or infection alcohol based hand wash
     Clean the site with  No need to use gloves
    single use spirit or routinely
    alcohol swab in a
    circular motion in an  Remember to use new
    area 5-8 cm equipment
    Preparation of  Pre wetted cotton  Observe aseptic
    swabs are better to be precautions
    injection avoided
     No need to change the
     If spirit is not available needle after
    normal saline can be withdrawing medication
    used
     Do not ever wipe the
     Never use Savlon or needle with swab
    Dettol
     Do not keep the air bubble
     Let the site be dry inside the syringe
    before injection
    Make the patient comfortable and give him a proper
    position so as to identify the proper site for injection
    Properly hold the child
    Hold the syringe in your hand as if holding a pen
    Remove needle cap immediately before giving
    injection…not earlier
    Procedure Ensure smooth and steady insertion of the needle at
    90 degree with a dart technique
    No need to aspirate
    Slowly push the medication allowing muscle fiber to
    stretch and accommodate the injected volume
     Wait for a while and remove the needle in the same
    direction as it was pushed
    Apply gentle pressure with a dry gauze
    IM Injection
    Illustration
    Z-track
    Technique
    Lifted Skinfold
    Technique
    It’s normal to experience some discomfort after
    an intramuscular injection. But certain
    symptoms may be a sign of a more serious
    complication.
     Severe pain at the injection site
     Tingling or numbness
    Complications Redness, swelling, or warmth at the injection
    site
     Drainage at the injection site
     Prolonged bleeding
     Signs of allergic reaction, such as difficulty
    breathing or facial swelling
     Haloperidol (Haldol)
     Aripiprazole (Abilify)
    Medicines  Paliperidone (Invega)
    Available for  Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
    IM route  Lorazepam (Ativan)
     Fulvestrant (Faslodex)
    Thanks For
    Attention!

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