Intravenous Injection: Fast and Effective Drug Delivery

A person needs a potentially life saving medication very quickly, a person needs a very accurate dose of a medication, a person needs a large dose of a medication over an extended period of time, taking a medication by mouth would be impractical or ineffective, a person would otherwise require multiple injections, and a person cannot eat or drink and requires fluids through an IV line.

The type of medication the person requires, whether the person requires the medication rapidly or over an extended period of time, and how long the person will need the IV for.

To help the healthcare professional identify a suitable vein.

<p>When receiving treatments for some chronic conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they cannot eat or drink and require fluids through an IV line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Muscles have larger and more numerous blood vessels, leading to faster absorption. Intramuscular injections are not subject to first-pass metabolism effect which affects oral medications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common sites in adults include the deltoid muscle of the upper arm and the gluteal muscle of the buttock. In infants, the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh is commonly used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The injection site must be cleaned before administering the injection, and a site with signs of infection or muscle atrophy should not be chosen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The volume to be injected in the muscle is usually limited to 2–5 milliliters, depending on the injection site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intramuscular injections commonly result in pain, redness, and swelling or inflammation around the injection site. These side effects are generally mild and last no more than a few days at most.</p> Signup and view all the answers