Intradermal

intradermal administration of medication

1. INTRADEMAL INJECTION ULFAT AMIN M.Sc. Child Health Nursing TUTOR, SMMCNMT IUST , Awantipora.

2. DEFINTION Defined as insertion of medication into dermis w ere the blood supply is slow and drugs absorb slowly.

3. Purposes Perform sensitivity test Administer vaccination (BCG) Serve as a diagonstic tool for certain diseases and allergic test

4. Sites of administration Inner side of fore arm Deltoid region

5. Articles Tuberculin syringe one ml Alcohol swab Dry cotton swab Gloves Kidney tray Hand saniteizer

6. Preprocedural steps Check physician order Wash hands Follow rights Prepare medicine Check identification by calling him name Explain procedure to the patient Place patient in a comfortable position and Provide privacy Put on gloves

7. Intra procedural steps Select appropriate injection site Inspect of site for bruises , inflammation and edema Place arm in relaxed position with palm up. Prepare injection site with alcohol and dry it. With non dominant hand , stretch skin over the site with forefinger or thumb. Place needle at a 15 degree angle and insert the needl e into the skin so that point of needle can be seen through skin.

8. Inject medication slowly Notice at the injecting site , a bleb approximately 6mm resembling mosquito bite appear on skin surface . Withdraw needle while applying sterile gauge gently over site Do not massage Assist patient to comfortable position Draw circle around injection site with pen and write date and time of administration .

9. Post procedural steps Do not recap the needle Position patient comfortably Remove gloves and wash hand Record drug , route , dosage and time Stay with patient to observe allergic reactions for 10 to 15 minutes.

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