Need Help Taking Meds

[Lois E. Winters]

For 1st time injection givers, it's that shaky, insecure feeling that air bubbles, and the like may be terrifying. That passes quickly. If you see a little bubble of air or 2, just taking the back of your fingernail and snapping the vial, will break it up.

Once you practice, Jake, you will find it easier than you think. By the way, most injections today are given into soft tissue such as the abdomen or thigh, rather than finding a suitable muscle or subcutaneous manner to apply it. However, all differs when it comes to I.V. injections, so whichever you will be giving, pay close attention.

Also, some meds come already prepared in the vial, and that's the most work already done.

Good luck.

 

[John Brunner]

For 1st time injection givers, it's that shaky, insecure feeling that air bubbles, and the like may be terrifying. That passes quickly. If you see a little bubble of air or 2, just taking the back of your fingernail and snapping the vial, will break it up.

Once you practice, Jake, you will find it easier than you think. By the way, most injections today are given into soft tissue such as the abdomen or thigh, rather than finding a suitable muscle or subcutaneous manner to apply it. However, all differs when it comes to I.V. injections, so whichever you will be giving, pay close attention.

Also, some meds come already prepared in the vial, and that's the most work already done.

Good luck.

I used to give my father shots of Demerol in the thigh. I was 20 years old at the time.