TYPES OF INJECTION
Types Of Injection Briefly
1. INTRAMUSCULAR
👉 For More Rapid Acting Drug Administration.
👉 Muscles In The Arm, Such As The Gluteal Region, Is Common Sites.
👉 Needle Gauge: 22-Gauge To 25-Gauge Thick.
2. SUBCUTANEOUS
👉 A Drug Can Be Delivered To The Subcutaneous Tissue, The Layer Of Fat Below The Dermis.
👉Vaccines Are Usually Delivered Via This Route.
👉 Often Delivered In The Tummy Or Thigh And Are Common Sites Of Self-Administration For Drugs Like Insulin.
👉 Needle Gauge: 25-Gauge To 27-Gauge Thick.
3. INTRAVENOUS
👉 To Deliver It Directly Into Their Bloodstream.
👉 Liquid Gets Mixed With Blood And Is Rapidly Dispersed Around The Body.
👉 The Fastest Way To Get A Drug Into A Patient’s System
👉 Needle Gauge: 18-Gauge To 22-Gauge Thick.
4. INTRADERMAL
👉 Inserting A Needle Into The Dermis, The Layer Of Tissue Just Below The Skin.
👉 Asorption Of Fluid Is Very Slow From This Site And It Is Often Used To Test For Allergies
👉 The Most Common Site Of Intradermal Injection Is In The Back Or Forearm.
👉 Needle Gauge: 26-Gauge To 28-Gauge Thick.
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