How do you hold an IM injection syringe?

Place the syringe between your thumb and first finger. Let the barrel of the syringe rest on your second finger. Hold the skin around where you will give the injection: With your free hand, gently press on and pull the skin so that it is slightly tight.

How do you administer an IM injection?

Intramuscular injections are administered at a 90-degree angle to the skin, preferably into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh or the deltoid muscle of the upper arm, depending on the age of the patient (Table 6-2). The needle gauge for intramuscular injection is 22-25 gauge.

What size syringe is used for intramuscular injections?

Intramuscular (IM) injection Use a 22-25 gauge needle. Choose the injection site and needle length appropriate to the person’s age and body mass.

Can you give IM injections at home?

You can give yourself intramuscular injections at home safely with proper care and technique. This handout will guide you through the steps to give yourself an injection. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask your health care provider.

Do you pinch skin for IM injection?

Insert needle at an 45o angle to the skin. Pinch up on SQ tissue to prevent injecting into muscle.

How do you give a painless im injection?

A subcutaneous (SC) or intramuscular (IM) injection is almost always painless if the skin is stretched firmly before inserting the needle. If injecting the arm, for example, the third, fourth and fifth fingers should go medial to the arm while the thumb and index finger stretch the skin on the lateral surface (Fig.

How can I practice im injections at home?

Quickly insert the needle straight into the muscle at a 90 degree angle. (The faster the needle goes in, the less it will hurt). Pull the plunger back to check for blood in the syringe. If no blood, push the plunger down slowly over 3- 5 seconds until the syringe is empty.

How do I give myself an injection in the thigh?

Place the palm of your hand against the front of your thigh where it meets your groin. (If injecting into your right thigh, use your right hand. If injecting into your left thigh, use your left hand.) The area just below your hand is the top of the rectangle.

What can go wrong with IM injection?

What are the complications of intramuscular injections?

• severe pain at the injection site.
• tingling or numbness.
• redness, swelling, or warmth at the injection site.
• drainage at the injection site.
• prolonged bleeding.
• signs of an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or facial swelling.

What happens if you give an IM injection too low?

One of the most common errors in IM injection is introducing the needle either too high on the shoulder or too low on the arm. Injections given too high (into the shoulder joint) or too low (into tendons and soft tissue) have the possibility of leading to serious shoulder or arm pain that can last several months.

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