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