Intradermal Injection
Intradermal Injection
Intradermal Injection
“Grasp the syringe with non-dominant hand, close to the hub, holding it between thumb and
forefinger. Hold the needle almost parallel to the skin surface, with bevel of the needle up.”
It is because the possibility of the medication entering the subcutaneous tissue increases when using
an angle greater than 15°
“Hold skin tautly on ventral forearm by grasping the dorsal forearm of the client with non-dominant
hand.”
This will allow easier entry of the needle and less discomfort for the client.
“Insert the tip of the needle far enough to place the bevel through the epidermis into the dermis. The
bevel outline should be visible under the skin surface.”
This verifies that the medication entered the dermis.
“Stabilize the syringe and the needle. Inject the prepared skin testing solution carefully and slowly so
that it will produce a small wheal on the skin.”
“Withdraw the needle quickly; wipe the excess solution on the site with dry cotton ball or with dry
2x2 sterile gauze pad. DO NOT MASSAGE THE AREA!
Because massage can dispense the medication into tissue or out through the needle insertion site.
If administering the skin test. Encircle the wheal with blue or black ballpen. Indicate the time due for
reading or interpretation of result”
The result should be done by the physician after 30 minutes.
“Dispose the syringe and needle into the sharp container.”
Remember to do not recap to prevent needlestick injuries.
“Remove and discard gloves”
To avoid cross contamination.
“Record medication and site of injection, reaction and other pertinent data after the procedure.”
To keep all information recorded and documented.
“Intramuscular Injection”