title: Intramuscular injection technique: an evidence-based approach.
abstract: Intramuscular injections require a thorough and meticulous approach to patient assessment and injection technique. This article, the second in a series of two, reviews the evidence base to inform safer practice and to consider the evidence for nursing practice in this area. A framework for safe practice is included, identifying important points for safe technique, patient care and clinical decision making. It also highlights the ongoing debate in selection of intramuscular injection sites, predominately the ventrogluteal and dorsogluteal muscles.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester, Worcester.
authors.forename: Sherri
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ogston-Tuck
mesh_terms: D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Injection; intramuscular injection technique; medication; medicines management; patient assessment; patient safety