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Ampules – an ampule is a small glass container filled with the medication. These would rarely be seen in the school setting.
Pre-filled syringes – with pre-filled syringes,the medication is already
in the syringe and ready for injecting. Autoinjectors – an autoinjector comes pre-filled with medication and is a quick and easy way of
dispensing a medication injection. You can find Respiratory Therapy Education in our website.
Examples of autoinjectors are the EpiPen and naloxone. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on how to activate the injector, as each brand may be somewhat different.
Intramuscular injection. An intramuscular injection, or IM injection, is a shot given into a large muscle. It allows for rapid systemic action and
for absorbing larger doses of medication. Sites for intramuscular injection.
There are multiple sites for IM injections, however the two sites that will be reviewed are deltoid and vastus lateralis. The deltoid site is found at the upper third of the muscle on the arm, two finger widths below the bony aspect of the shoulder.
This site is preferred for older school-age children and adolescents, but can be used to administer an IM shot to toddlers, preschool-aged children, and younger school-aged children.
The vastus lateralis is a quadriceps muscle located on the outer aspect of the middle third of the thigh. This site is preferred for small children and younger school-age children.
However, it can be also be used for adolescents and adults as well. The angle of inserting an IM injection should be 90 degrees. Needle sizes and lengths depend on the age of the child and the muscle mass of the child. |
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