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1. Position client, and locate site using appropriate anatomical landmarks.

2. Wipe site with alcohol in a circular motion to cleanse. Allow to dry, if you dont it will sting a bit.

3. Spread skin taut, and insert needle at 90° angle with quick, dartlike action.

4. Insert needle at 90° angle for intramuscular injections.

5. Aspirate, and observe for blood. (If blood appears, remove and discard needle).

6. Inject medication slowly, remove needle quickly, and gently apply pressure to site with dry, sterile 2 x 2 gauze.

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TweetUse if volume is 0.5 - 1 cc, but not more than 3 cc. Use a 25 or 23 gauge, 1 inch needle.

Client may be positioned sitting, standing, supine, or prone.

Locate site by measuring 2–3 fingerbreadths below the acromion process on the lateral midline of the arm.

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TweetDiscard needle after medication is drawn up, and use new needle for injection to minimize tissue staining or irritation.

Displace skin to one side (laterally) before inserting needle.

Z-track is used to prevent backflow of medication into subcutaneous tissue.

Insert needle at 90° angle, aspirate, and administer if no blood is present.

Withdraw needle before releasing skin.

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