title: Possible complications of intramuscular injections on the pediatric unit.
abstract: Six hundred thirty-nine pediatric nurses were surveyed regarding intramuscular injection complications observed from their practice. The results indicated the need for a change in practice for pediatric nurses when giving intramuscular injections to children.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Beecroft
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Redick
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries