1. Mr. Pace

2. Types of Injections  Subcutaneous – Administered in the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis SC, SQ, sub-cu, sub-Q or subcut. Subcut is the preferred abbreviation for patient safety

3. Types of Injections  Intramuscular – the injection of a medicine directly into the muscle IM is the preferred abbreviation for patient safety

4. Types of Injections  Intravenous - injection into a vein for the purpose of instilling a single dose of medication  Fast acting; travel through body quickest IV is the preferred abbreviation for patient safety

5. Types of Injections  Intradermal – an injection of medicine into layers of the skin  This type of injection is often employed to check for allergies, tuberculosis, and other elements, and administer rabies treatments

6. Injection sites  Does it matter where on the animals body we give injections?

7. Injection sites

8. The Injection Triangle  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LAV 9ColrWw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LAV 9ColrWw

9. Proper administration

10. Proper Administration  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoctH ByNzoU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoctH ByNzoU

11. Syringe

12. Preparing the Medication 1. Determine what type of injection you are giving 2. Assemble the medication and needle. 1. Remove the needle cover. 2. Insert the syringe needle into the rubber center on the top of the medicine bottle. 3. Pull the plunger back to a mark at the prescribed amount of medication. 4. Inspect the medication in the syringe for air bubbles 5. Push the plunger until the air bubbles are removed.

13. Preparing the Medication 3. Determine the injection site 4. Insert the needle quickly and carefully at the proper angle 5. Inject the medicine into the patient. ○ Push the plunger down until all of the fluid has been released. 6. Remove the needle quickly

14. Other Types of Medication  Topical - is a medication that is applied to body surfaces to treat varying ailments creams, foams, gels, lotions and ointments.  Oral’s – Paste, liquid, or pills that are administered orally

15. ONE SICK BANANA  Banana Injection Lab

16. Bell Quiz  What are the symptoms of West Nile Virus?  What causes pneumonia in cattle?  List two ways to prevent the spread of disease at home or on the farm.  List two ways to prevent the spread of disease in the vet clinic.  What was the best part about your weekend?