Aims To examine depth of subcutaneous fat at gluteal intramuscular injection sites. Design Retrospective study. Setting General hospital. Participants 100 consecutive adults who had computed ...

The ventrogluteal injection site is an area on the most prominent part of the hip that's considered the preferred site for intramuscular injections. Experts say it's one of the safest areas for such ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I give my wife an octreotide intramuscular injection monthly ...

The technique for delivering intramuscular injection remains rooted in custom and practice. This literature review examines the evidence on this commonly performed nursing procedure covering all ...

Intramuscular injection remains a cornerstone of clinical practice, offering rapid drug absorption and efficacy when performed correctly. However, its success is intrinsically linked to precise ...

A 25-year-old male patient presented with foot drop indicative of a sciatic nerve injury following gluteal intramuscular (IM) injections. Blood tests and magnetic resonance imaging of his spine were ...

The doctor or nurse who tries to spare a patient pain by giving an intramuscular injection as fast as possible is making a mistake. The results of a quick stab’ with a hypodermic needle, says Ohio ...

THE modern treatment of all types of infectious disease by repeated intramuscular administration of antibiotics has resulted in an increased incidence of injuries of the peripheral nerves due to ...

Intramuscular (IM) injections are used to deliver medication deep into your muscles. Your muscles have lots of blood flowing through them, so medications injected into them are quickly absorbed into ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I give my wife an octreotide intramuscular injection monthly into the gluteal muscle. I was taught to pull back on the needle to be sure you aren't in a blood vessel. Sometimes, I am ...