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Injections Med Skills (Prep., Pulse., Resp., 2-Step BP, and Post Procedure)

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show Review patient’s chart for Provider’s orders, patient history and allergies. Discuss any noted concerns with provider before proceeding  
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show Perform hand hygiene  
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show ***Select the correct medication and demonstrate O-ICE (Order, Integrity, Consistency, Expiration date)  
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show ***Attach sleeved needles to syringe. Note that "there is no contamination"  
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show ***Draw plunger back to take in the equivalent amount of air to the medication orders [EX: 5ml ordered, 5ml of air], then remove needle cap. NOTE "THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION"  
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show Insert aerated needle into vial while it is on a flat surface, inject the air into the vial, invert the vial with needle still inserted while firmly holding the plunger  
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show Pull back plunger to take the needed amount of medication into syringe. Take a very small amount over the ordered amount to allow for air removal  
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show Eject remaining air out of the top of syringe into the vial without losing medication  
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show Recap the needle with one-handed scoop method or engage safety device and get new needle  
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show Tilt the needle 90 degrees to see what air/bubbles remain to be removed and confirm the proper volume of medication is present  
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show ***Label syringes for injection type and medication before leaving the preparation area  
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show ***Ensure each drawn dose is correct for the injection  
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show Perform hand hygiene  
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show Introduce self to patient  
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show Don proper sized gloves  
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show ***Cleanse the site with alcohol in a circular motion and allow to air dry  
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show Slowly and steadily withdraw needle, release skin, and apply cotton ball or 2x2 pad  
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show Engage safety mechanism correctly  
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show ***To properly inject, pinch up on the fatty tissue at back of arm and insert at 45 degree angle. DO NOT ASPIRATE  
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show Withdraw needle at proper at 45 degree angle and cover injection site with cotton ball or gauze  
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show Engage safety mechanism  
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show ***Do not massage the injections site, cover with band aid if needed  
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show Dispose of needle and supplies  
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show ***Cleanse the site with alcohol and let air dry  
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show With non-dominant hand, stretch skin taut with C-hold, hold syringe between thumb and forefinger of dominant hand with bevel pointed pointed up  
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show ***Insert needle at 5-15 degree angle with bevel up until resistance is felt  
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show ***“If the medication leaks out or no wheal is obtained, I would attempt the test again 2 inches from the first site distal from the elbow, or preferably switch to the other arm”  
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show Withdraw the needle at the same angle of insertion  
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show Dispose of used supplies properly  
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show Observe for any adverse reactions  
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show Document procedure  
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