1. Table of Contents

2.  Preparing Syringes Go Go  Administering Injections Go Go  Intravenous Therapy Go Go

3. Table of Contents Injected directly into bloodstream Injection Intravenous therapy

4. Table of Contents  Usually disposable  Range of sizes  Parts of a syringe

5. Table of Contents  Barrel marked with measurement units  Practice reading measurements

6. Table of Contents  Diameter = gauge (G)  Larger the gauge, narrower the needle  Parts of a needle

7. Table of Contents  Use safety sheaths  Do not recap used needles!

8. Table of Contents  Ampules  Vials  Cartridge units

9. Table of Contents  Be gentle, yet confident  Explain the procedure  Get assistance with young children

10. Table of Contents  Consent forms  Remove restrictive clothing  Don gloves  Cleanse site with alcohol

11. Table of Contents  Include: ◦ Date and time ◦ Physician’s name ◦ Drug name ◦ Amount given ◦ Route of administration ◦ Observations ◦ Your name and title

12. Table of Contents  Sterile equipment  Avoid injury  Allergic reactions  Aspiration

13. Table of Contents  Intradermal  Subcutaneous  Intramuscular  Intravenous

14. Table of Contents  Dermal layer of skin  Anterior forearm, back  10 – 15 degree angle  Do not aspirate or massage

15. Table of Contents  Fatty tissue  Deltoids, side of umbilicus, mid- and lower-back  45-degree angle  Typically aspirate and massage

16. Table of Contents  Muscle tissue  90-degree angle  Aspirate and massage

17. Table of Contents  Deltoid  Gluteus medius  Vastus lateralis

18. Table of Contents  Tissue is held to side during administration  Shifting tissue block leakage

19. Table of Contents  Patient education  Use a pattern and rotate injection site

20. Table of Contents  Release fluids directly into the bloodstream  Intravenous injections  Intravenous lines

21. Table of Contents  Small amount of medication into vein  Assistants prepare syringe and monitor patient

22. Table of Contents  Large amount of medication over long period of time  Assistants monitor vital signs, infection, irritation

23. Table of Contents  Sterile kit  Drip clamp or electronic device  Watch tube for kinks or loose connection

24. Table of Contents  Contain fluid for IV lines  Be able to read bag measurements

25. Table of Contents  Rate medication drips into IV line  Drip set – number of drops equal to 1 mL