How Do You Give Intramuscular Injections To Pediatric Patients?
Giving medication to pediatric patients can be challenging. Sometimes it’s because they don’t understand the need for the medication or just simply don’t want it. Pediatric patients may have traumatic experiences when it comes to receiving injections. When giving medication by injection, safety is a top priority; therefore, it is important to use the right techniques. Assess the child’s previous experience with receiving injections. This will give you an idea of what to expect and how to prepare him for the injection. If you are a medical caregiver, ask his parents if he has allergies to any medication and what his allergic reaction was. Make sure he is not allergic to the medication you are about to give. Prepare the medication. Pick the right syringe and needle for the injection. Pull the medication into the syringe. Gather the supplies you will need to give the injection, including alcohol swabs, cotton balls and bandages. Decide on what body part you will give the injection. Explai
