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How To Give An Im Injection Portfolio Track Changes
How To Give An Im Injection Portfolio Track Changes
9/28/21
Supplies Preparation
1. Wash your hands
Use soap and warm water and thoroughly scrub for a minimum of 20 seconds.
2.
3. Gather your supplies
- Needle and syringe
- M with medication to be administered
It is important to be aware of the amount of medication you need to administer at
this step to be prepared for further steps.
- Alcohol pads
- Sharps container (to dispose needle after use)
- Bandaid
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It is important to be aware of the amount of medication you need to administer at this step
to be prepared for further steps.
Once the injection site has been located, the skin is cleaned, and the medication has been drawn up
into the syringe, you’re ready to administer the injection.
1. Have the person relax their arm as much as possible
2. Inject the medication at a 90o angle
Have the person relax their arm as much as possible.
Hold the syringe like a dart and insert the needle into the skin with a
quick and controlled manner.