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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Can be given by IV or SC injection. Depending on the condition you are treating, Botox may be administered as an IM, ID or intradetrusor injection.Other types of injections include:Intra-articular injections - into a jointPeri-articular injections - into the soft tissue close to a jointIntraosseous injections - into the bone marrowIntradetrusor injections - into the muscle in the wall of the bladderIntraocular (intravitreal) injection - into the jelly-like fluid in the eyeIntraperitoneal injections - given within the abdominal cavityIntracardiac injections - into the muscle or ventricles of the heartIntracavernous injections - into the base of the penisWhere is the best place to get an injection?The best site on your body to receive an injection depends on factors such as the medication being given, what you are treating, how quickly or slowly the medication needs to work, and the type of injection you are receiving. The best type of injection for you may also be influenced by your weight, age, cost, the frequency of administration and other factors.Where can intravenous injections be administered?An IV injection is usually given by a healthcare professional. A small plastic tube called a catheter is typically inserted into the vein for an IV injection to be administered through, especially when more than one injection is required. IV catheters are best placed where they are easy to access and the blood flow is good.An IV catheter is most commonly placed into a vein in the:ForearmBack of the handAntecubital fossa - the depression on the inside of the elbow jointAnkle, close to the foot - for small patients such as babies and neonatesWhen selecting a site to place an IV catheter it’s important to avoid infected areas of skin and placing a catheter in a flexible joint where it may bend. Injured or sore areas, and stiff or very thin veins should also be avoided.Where can intramuscular injections be administered?Usually an IM injection, such as a vaccine, will be given by a healthcare professional. IM injections need to be injected into a muscle. It is recommended that an IM injection is given into a muscle in your:Thigh - vastus lateralis muscle between the hip and kneeBottom - Ventrogluteal muscle just below the hip on the side of the bodyUpper arm - deltoid muscle between the top of the shoulder and the arm pitThe best site for your IM injection may vary depending on the drug you are receiving. Some IM injections need to be administered into a larger muscle than the deltoid for example. When selecting an injection site for an IM injection it’s important to pick one that is:A safe distance from the surrounding nerves, bones and large blood vesselsLarge enough for the amount of medicationNot the
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