Administering medication by the Z-track method

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Abstract

YOU SHOULD USE the Z-track method for all I.M. injections in adults. By leaving a zigzag path that seals the needle track, this technique prevents drug leakage into the subcutaneous tissue, helps seal the drug in the muscle, and minimizes skin irritation.

Topics & Keywords

Intramuscular injections and effects Surgical Sutures and Adhesives Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Nursing

Volume 35, Issue 7, pp. 24-24

DOI: 10.1097/00152193-200507000-00018

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