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. Similar to any other route of administration, preparing and administering IM medications requires the nurse to be knowledgeable about the patient's medical history, medication allergies, and preferences, as well as on the previous administration times, adverse effects, and purpose of the medication. All this information can...