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Intramuscular Injections in Mukundapur, Kolkata - Manipal Hospitals

Intramuscular Injections

intramuscular injection

The process of injecting medication into the deep tissue of particular muscles is known as intramuscular injection (IM). Because the large muscles have high vascularity, the injected medication bypasses the first-pass metabolism and swiftly enters the systemic circulation and its targeted site of action. In children, IM injection sites such as the vastus lateralis (thigh) and deltoid (upper arm) can absorb larger volumes of solution because of their rich blood supply. This makes IM injections suitable for administering various drugs, including vaccines, analgesics, antibiotics, and sedatives.
To prevent complications in paediatric patients, intramuscular injections must be administered carefully to the right site and by using the proper technique. Muscle atrophy, bone damage, cellulitis, sterile abscesses, discomfort, and nerve damage are among the complications associated with IM. The risk of injecting the drug straight into the patient's bloodstream is higher when using IMs. Additionally, the pace and degree of drug absorption will be impacted by any variables that reduce blood flow to the nearby tissue. 
To ensure the medication reaches the deep muscle tissue in pediatric patients, the needle length and gauge must be selected appropriately, considering the child's age, size, and muscle mass. The needle should be inserted at a 90-degree angle, which differs from the angles used for subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Visit Manipal Hospitals, if you are looking for intramuscular injections in Mukundapur, Kolkata. 
 

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