Administering Intramuscular Injection

Concept: A technique that delivers the medication through a syringe to the deep muscles of the patient.
Purpose:: To allow medication to absorb quickly.

Equipment:
- Syringe
- Gloves
- Antiseptic Swab
- Vial or Ampule
- Dry Sterile Gauze
 Procedure Written Rationale Oral Rationale Performed

YES NO Not
Done
Done
Assessment

1. Check the medication 1. -Ensures right medication is

given to the right patient to
ticket and prepare the
avoid medication errors.
drug dosage from a vial
or ampule. If the
medication is
particularly irritating to
subcutaneous tissue,
change the needle on
the syringe before the
injection.
Planning

1. Wash hands and 1.Prevent contamination and

observe other
appropriate transfer of any harmful
infection control
microorganisms.
procedures.

2. Provide for client

privacy. 2.Provide patient comfort.

Implementation

1. Check the client’s 1.Ensures right patient

identification band. receives the right medication.

2. Assist the client to a 2. Appropriate positioning

supine, lateral, promotes relaxation of the
target muscles
prone or sitting
position, depending
on the chosen site.
If the target is the
gluteus medius,
have the client in a
supine position, flex
the knees; in the
lateral position, flex
the upper leg; and
in the prone 3. Prevent injury due to
position, “toe in”. sudden movement after
needle insertion.
3. Obtain assistance in
holding an
uncooperative 4. Informing the patient