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Intramuscular injections in children.

P S Bergeson, S A Singer, A M Kaplan

    Pediatrics
    |December 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Intramuscular injections in children can lead to serious complications like muscle contractures and nerve injury. Proper injection techniques, site selection, and needle size are crucial for minimizing these risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Injection Safety
    • Clinical Techniques

    Background:

    • Intramuscular injections are common in pediatric care.
    • Serious complications include muscle contractures and nerve injury.
    • Specific injection sites carry distinct risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline common complications of pediatric intramuscular injections.
    • To detail recommended injection techniques and site selection.
    • To emphasize methods for reducing injection-related adverse events.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common complications associated with intramuscular injections in children.
    • Description of appropriate injection techniques, including site, needle size, and angle.
    • Inclusion of illustrative techniques for guidance.

    Main Results:

    • Muscle contractures are most frequent with anterior/lateral thigh injections.
    • Sciatic nerve injury is the most reported complication from gluteal injections.
    • Injection site appropriateness depends on child's age and size.

    Conclusions:

    • Meticulous injection technique can decrease complication incidence.
    • Proper site selection is critical for pediatric intramuscular injections.
    • Complications may still occur despite adherence to precautions.

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