Selecting Sites for Intramuscular Injections

Intramuscular injections place medication deep into muscle tissue. Because muscle has a rich blood supply, this route can move medication into the body quickly and can handle relatively large volumes. Skeletal muscle also has fewer pain-sensing nerves than subcutaneous tissue, which can make it a better choice for irritating...

1. 与其他给药途径类似，准备和实施肌内注射药物时，护士需了解患者的病史、药物过敏史及个人偏好，同时还需掌握既往给药时间、药物不良反应及用药目的。这些信息可通过与患者沟通，并在患者床旁查阅用药管理记录（Medication Administration Record, MAR）获得。

2. 对于肌肉注射，应特别注意患者对注射部位及给药过程的偏好（即， 患者是否偏好特定注射部位，以及其更倾向于让操作者在给药前倒数提示，还是迅速给予药物。

3. 根据所给予药物的类型，选择最合适的肌肉注射部位。

1. 臀部区域的...