Intra Dermal
injection
Medicines
are administered in to the dermis (usually for sensitivity test or diagnostic purpose)
Locations of giving intra dermal
injections
1. Anterior aspect of forearm
2. Upper chest wall
3. Upper back
4. Back of upper arm
Procedure
After cleaning with spirit swab spread and stretch the skin surface.
Insert the needle tip at a 10-15 degree angle with bevel up and inject the
medication to make a wheal. Mark around the wheal with a pen. 0.01 to 0.1 ml. of medication as injected intra dermally.
Do not massage or clean the area after injection.
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