Z-track method of intramuscular injection is used to administer drug in a large muscle that prevents the leakage of the medication into the layers of subcutaneous tissues. It is named Z-track because after the techniques of this medication administration are implemented a zigzag path is responsible for sealing the drug in the muscles.
Irritating medications and those that cause discoloration such as Iron Dextran and Inferon preparations are administered intramuscularly using this method. Tissue irritation is minimized by the lateral displacement of the skin during injection that seals the drug into the muscle tissue, thereby, inhibiting the escape of drug injected into the subcutaneous layer of the skin.
The procedure requires a thorough concentration to the technique because leakage of the injected drug causes permanent staining of some tissues and patient uneasiness. A large and deep muscle must be used in this procedure. Preferably, the ventrogluteal muscle is usually selected as the site of IM injection.
More about Z-track method…
Can’t say as I learned to do it that way.. seems a bit odd to me
That’s different
Usually iron meds..
Don’t really Kwn dat method.
Great refresher! Thanks for sharing.
I never learnt that method…i know how to put an IM injection but not that way
Something that a lot of clinical instructors in the Philippines doesn’t know much about.
Note:
A physician’s misdiagnosis can be brought 6 feet below the ground. A lawyer’s misrepresentation can be sent to prison, and a clinical instructor’s misteaching can be carried down for generations.
It’s verry very important 4 us.
We’ve learned it but never seen it on actual or even try doing it…
Thanks..
True
For iron injections…
I use this method a lot. It actually seems to be less painful for the patient as well
Also used for paracentesis and thoracentesis to keep ascites or pleural fluid from leaking after tapping the abdominal or chest wall. Works pretty well.
we learned ALL IM injections must be given Z track now
I think you should practice this new method on Mike later! Lol gina
I have often used this method
Are these the ones which hurt? regular shots don’t bother me.
B12 injections monthly to some of my elderly residents…
Audio began playing when I opened up this web page, so irritating!