How to make shots in the buttock

The content of the article

1 In what place on the buttock can you prick the syringe
2 What syringe to pick up for intramuscular injection
3 Basics of intramuscular injection
4 Video: how to make injections

Intramuscular injections, in simple terms, injections into the gluteal region, are the easiest and most effective method of treating a sick patient. Due to the fact that the drug gets directly into the muscle fibers, it spreads throughout the body during a quick time and makes it possible to feel relief as quickly as possible. Intramuscular injections, unlike intravenous, can be made outside the hospital - if you need to undergo a course of treatment, you can make yourself injections or ask your relatives. But how to make injections in the buttock so that there are no negative consequences? This will tell you our article.

In what place on the buttock can you prick the syringe

Even despite the fact that injections in the gluteal region do not represent anything difficult, it is very important to know the place where you can prick the syringe with the medicinal solution.

In principle, on the human body there are three places where the largest number of “safe” muscles are located - buttocks, thighs, and arms. All of them have exactly the amount of muscle mass, which is necessary for the rapid absorption of the drug and spread it through the body, but the best and proven place for intramuscular injections is the buttocks. This is where a large number of necessary fibers are located, and there are fewer “dangerous” zones than in other areas.

The most comfortable and safe place on the buttock is the outer upper quarter. In order to better understand where this place is located, during the first injection, you can designate an approximate area with iodine and a cotton swab. Ask the patient to lie down on a couch or bed, pull off the clothes below the buttock and divide the right buttock right in the middle, first horizontally, then vertically. In the resulting cells, the upper right square is the place where you can prick without experience. When you re-enter the markup is no longer necessary, since there will be a small dot from the previously conducted injection and it will be easier to navigate.

What syringe to pick up for intramuscular injection

Since the injection procedure itself is based on the insertion of a needle into the muscle tissue, the needle must penetrate the skin, the subcutaneous layer and get into the very middle of the muscles for best and quick distribution. Self-taught doctors should remember that syringes with a short needle for these purposes will not work in any way, since the injection will not be intramuscular, but subcutaneous, which can adversely affect the general well-being, the possible occurrence of side effects. Syringes 2 ml is not suitable for injections in the area of the buttocks. You need to pick up syringes with a longer needle, for example, 5 ml or more. Naturally, the number of injected solution also influences the choice of syringe, so if you decide to self-administer intramuscular injections, first familiarize yourself with the instructions, the amount of the drug you are getting, and only then buy the right size syringes.

Basics of intramuscular injection

Intramuscular injections into the buttock of oneself or a loved one can be done only after careful fulfillment of the following conditions:

Handling and washing
Before you start carrying out health procedures to your patient, you should definitely wash your hands with soap and treat with an antiseptic. This event is very important and should not be neglected, since direct contact with blood occurs, germs and bacteria from your hands can pass onto the patient's skin and contribute to the occurrence of inflammation. The usual treatment of hands will help to avoid such negative situations, so before showing your “doctor” skills, clean your hands of all germs.

Preparation of the medicinal product, in accordance with the instructions
After the hands are clean and you are full of confidence in the well-being of your work, read the instructions for the preparation several times and do everything as written in the annotation. If the drug is in powder form, it may be necessary to dilute it with novocaine, lidocaine or sodium chloride solution (be sure to read the instructions! Only approximate options are listed here!). If the drug is a liquid form, then it is already fully prepared (once again review the instructions!).

Before you start preparing the solution or filling the syringe with liquid,carry out antiseptic procedures again: clean the surface of the bottle with an alcohol wipe, wipe the ampoule before opening. In order not to be distracted during the injection, prepare a cotton ball and moisten it abundantly with alcohol (you can use an alcohol wipe that makes it easier and helps not to worry about the right amount of alcohol).

Preparing the patient for injection
Once everything is prepared for the injection, it is time to contact your patient. Ask him to lie down on a couch or hard bed so that he does not make any sudden movements during the insertion of the needle. You do not need to conduct any preparatory conversations with adults, but you need to mentally prepare your child, otherwise the subsequent introduction of the syringe will make you suffer with his strong crying and screaming.

Explain to the baby that the injection should be done for a quick recovery, that he will not cause severe pain, but simply feel the bite of a mosquito. Try hard to cheer up the child, praise his courage.

Disinfection of the injection area
If the patient lies on his back and the upper part of the buttock is open, disinfection can be started.Prepare a wadded alcohol swab to lubricate the surface of the skin, treat exactly the area where you are going to prick the syringe. Do not worry and do not strain yourself, otherwise the excitement may be felt by your patient and the procedure may not go well.

Intramuscular injection procedure itself

Open the syringe, abruptly insert it into the disinfected area and gently, do not press hard on the injection piston, thereby injecting the medicine into the muscle tissue. The needle of the syringe should be inserted into the skin by three-quarters — it is with this average size that the optimal layer of tissue is achieved for injection. You need to pull out the syringe with a sharp movement so as not to deliver additional pain.

Repeated treatment of the patient's skin
After the syringe is removed, apply a wadding patch onto the wound. To reduce pain, you can massage the injection site, rub it with your hands. It will also allow the speedy spread of the medicine throughout the body.

If you decide to self-administer intramuscular injections, be sure to read the instructions of the drug, follow the disinfection and carry out all activities with confidence.By careless exciting movements, you can only increase the pain, so first of all prepare yourself morally, and only then give an injection. Be healthy and take care of yourself!