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What are the 4 methods for injection?
Learn about the 4 types of injection: intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous and intramuscular injections, and what they are used for in Singapore.
What are the 3 different ways a drug can be injected?
Injection routes
- Subcutaneous (under the skin)
- Intramuscular (in a muscle)
- Intravenous (in a vein)
- Intrathecal (around the spinal cord)
What are the various site for injection?
Intramuscular. Intramuscular injections, abbreviated as IM, deliver a substance deep into a muscle, where they are quickly absorbed by the blood vessels into systemic circulation. Common injection sites include the deltoid, vastus lateralis, and ventrogluteal muscles.
What are the 8 routes of drug administration?
Oral administration. This is the most frequently used route of drug administration and is the most convenient and economic.
What is syringe injection?
Syringes are frequently used in clinical medicine to administer injections, infuse intravenous therapy into the bloodstream, apply compounds such as glue or lubricant, and draw/measure liquids. The word “syringe” is derived from the Greek σύριγξ (syrinx, meaning “Pan flute”, “tube”).
Which injection is used for fever?
Acetaminophen injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected into a vein over 15 minutes. It is usually given every 4 to 6 hours as needed to relieve pain or reduce fever.
What is airlock technique?
At the same time, it is believed that the air-lock technique (ALT) used in the administration of IM injections reduces tissue trauma, and reduces pain at the time of injection by preventing the medication from reaching the subcutaneous tissue.
What type of 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.