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METHODS OF INJECTION

  1. INTRADERMAL
    Into upper layer of skin.
  2. INTRADERMAL
    Used for skin and allergy tests.
  3. INTRADERMAL
    Dermal layer.
  4. SUBCUTANEOUS
    Upper outer arm
  5. SUBCUTANEOUS
    Lower abdomen
  6. SUBCUTANEOUS
    Upper outer thigh
  7. SUBCUTANEOUS
    Upper back
  8. SUBCUTANEOUS
    flank region
  9. SUBCUTANEOUS
    Provides slow, sustained release and longer duration of action.
  10. SUBCUTANEOUS
    Rotate sites
  11. INTRAMUSCULAR
    Deltoid muscle
  12. INTRAMUSCULAR
    Gluteus medius
  13. INTRAMUSCULAR
    Vastus lateralis
  14. INTRAMUSCULAR
    More rapid absorption
  15. INTRAMUSCULAR
    Less irritation of tissue
  16. INTRAMUSCULAR
    Larger amount of drug
  17. INTRAMUSCULAR
    Z-track method (pull skin to one side before inserting the needle)
  18. INTRAVENOUS
    Directly into vein
  19. INTRAVENOUS
    Not usually given by medical assistants
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METHODS OF INJECTION
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METHODS OF INJECTION
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