Preventing Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.

ABSTRACT: Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) is a preventable complication caused by improper needle placement. It is associated with persistent shoulder pain and limited range of motion that occur within hours of vaccination and can last for months or longer. This article provides a brief overview of SIRVA and explains how vaccinators can prevent it by using proper injection technique.

Delivery of long-term-injectable agents for TB by lay carers: pragmatic randomised trial.

BACKGROUND: People with recurrent or drug-resistant TB require long courses of intramuscular injections. We evaluate a novel system in which patient-nominated lay carers were trained to deliver intramuscular injections to patients in their own homes. METHODS: A pragmatic, individually randomised non-inferiority trial was conducted at two hospitals in Malawi. Adults starting TB retreatment were recruited. Patients randomised to the intervention received home-based care from patient-nominated lay people trained to deliver intramuscular streptomycin. Patients receiving standard care were admitted to hospital for 2 months of streptomycin. The primary outcome was successful treatment (alive and on treatment) at the end of the intervention. RESULTS: Of 456 patients screened, 204 participants were randomised. The trial was terminated early due to futility. At the end of the intervention, 97/101 (96.0%) in the hospital arm were still alive and on treatment compared with 96/103 (93.2%) in the home-based arm (risk difference -0.03 (95% CI -0.09 to 0.03); p value 0.538). There were no differences in the proportion completing 8 months of anti-TB treatment; or the proportion experiencing 2-month sputum culture conversion. The mean cost of hospital-based management was US$1546.3 per person, compared to US$729.2 for home-based management. Home-based care reduced risk of catastrophic household costs by 84%. CONCLUSIONS: Although this trial failed to meet target recruitment, the available data demonstrate that training patient-nominated lay people has potential to provide a feasible solution to the operational challenges associated with delivering long-term-injectable drugs to people with recurrent or drug-resistant TB in resource-limited settings, and substantially reduce costs. Further data under operational conditions are required. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN05815615.

Práticas de medicações injetáveis: conduta referida de profissionais de enfermagem / Prácticas de medicaciones inyectables: conducta referida de los profesionales de enfermería / Injectable medications: self-reported practices of nursing professionals

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar a conduta referida de profissionais da enfermagem, do estado de São Paulo, sobre Práticas de Medicações Injetáveis. Método: Estudo tipo survey que identificou a frequência referida sobre Práticas de Medicações Injetáveis mediante resposta de questionário eletrônico, validado, entre setembro e dezembro de 2017. Resultados: Considerando as 1.295 respostas computadas, foram identificadas inconformidades como compartilhamento de frascos multidoses para dois ou mais pacientes (10,8%), reutilização de insumos de uso único, como seringas para salinização de pacientes diferentes (1,2%) e reencape de agulhas após uso (4,9%). Foram referidas maior adesão ao uso de luvas para administração de injeções endovenosas (80,5%) e falta de treinamento para manipulação de dispositivos de segurança (13%). Dados correlacionais apontaram que, quanto maior a idade, melhor era a conduta referida na prática de injetáveis. Conclusão: Embora a maioria das condutas configure-se dentro das Boas Práticas de Medicações Injetáveis, há relatos de práticas de risco, como compartilhamento de insumos de uso único. O treinamento para uso de dispositivos de segurança ainda não é uma realidade para todos os profissionais, visto que muitos o referiram como raro.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar la conducta de profesionales de enfermería del estado de São Paulo sobre Prácticas de Medicaciones Inyectables. Método: Se trata de un estudio tipo survey, el cual identificó la frecuencia de Prácticas de Medicaciones Inyectables mediante respuesta de un cuestionario electrónico, validado entre septiembre y diciembre de 2017. Resultados: Teniendo en cuenta las 1.295 respuestas computadas, se identificaron inconformidades como el uso de frascos de dosis múltiples para dos o más pacientes (10,8%), la reutilización de insumos de un solo uso, como jeringas para la salinización de diferentes pacientes (1,2%) y el reencapuchado de agujas después de su uso (4,9%). Sobresalió la adhesión al uso de guantes para las inyecciones intravenosas (80,5%) y la falta de capacitación sobre la manipulación de dispositivos de seguridad (13%). Los datos correlativos señalaron que, a mayor edad, mejor la conducta referida en la práctica de los inyectables. Conclusión: Aunque la mayoría de las conductas se configuran dentro de las Buenas Prácticas de Medicaciones Inyectables, se informa sobre la existencia de prácticas de riesgo, como el compartir insumos de un solo uso. La capacitación en el uso de dispositivos de seguridad aún no es una realidad para todos los profesionales y muchos han declarado que raramente se los entrena en esa área.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the self-reported injectable medications of nursing professionals in the state of São Paulo. Method: Survey study that assessed the self-reported frequency of injection medications through a validated electronic questionnaire, applied from September to December 2017. Results: The 1,295 computed responses showed non-compliances such as sharing multidose vials for two or more patients (10.8%), reusing single-use supplies, such as use of saline flush syringes for different patients (1.2%) and needle recapping after use (4.9%). Greater adherence to glove use for administration of intravenous injections (80.5%) and lack of training for handling safety devices (13%) were reported. Correlational data showed that, the older the age, the better the self-reported injecting practices. Conclusion: Although most practices are within Safe Injecting practices, there are reports of risky practices, such as sharing single-use supplies. Training for the use of safety devices is not yet a reality for all professionals, since many reported it as rare.

Nurses' practices in the preparation and administration of intramuscular injections in mental health: A cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Intramuscular injections (IMIs) remain a frequent practice in mental health. Few studies have examined the issue of nurses' practices concerning IMI in this domain, and none considered specifically hygiene. Finally, no study appears to have looked at emergency situations and their possible influence on practices. The principal objective of our study was to assess the practices associated with IMI in mental health, especially the hygiene-related practices. The secondary objectives were as follows: 1) to assess the practices for the preparation and administration of IMI in mental health for criteria other than hygiene and 2) to determine whether professional experience and emergency situations influence these practices. DESIGN: Single-centre cross-sectional study in a psychiatric Hospital and adherence to the STROBE guidelines. METHODS: The participating nurses all worked with inpatients, and all volunteered for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was sent to all participants. The questionnaire included questions about knowledge and practices associated with IMI, some considered in two different situations: emergencies and planned injections. The distribution of the responses was tested by the chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test, as appropriate, or by McNemar's chi-squared test or Friedman's nonparametric chi-squared test for matched data. RESULTS: Response rate was 48.6%. Overall, 81% of nurses reported correct handwashing before preparation, 87.5% responded that the dorsogluteal site is currently recommended for IMI, and 74.6% that they did not know the "Z track" technique. In planned injections, 58.7% reported that the choice of needle was determined, at least in part, by the patient's body mass index. In emergency situations, adherence to guidelines was less frequent for all types of practices. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows the need to improve practices for the frequently used procedure of IMI among mental health nurses. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Better professional education appears necessary to develop optimal practices, especially in emergency situations.

(Re)discutindo a técnica de administração de medicamentos pela via intramuscular: revisão sistemática / (Re)discussing the drug administration technique by the intramuscular route: a systematic review / (Re)discutir la técnica de administración de fármacos por vía intramuscular: revisión sistemática

Objetivo: Identificar la producción del conocimiento en enfermería junto la técnica de administración de medicamentos por vía intramuscular, describa las diferencias, congruencias, y la ocurrencia de las complicaciones de la técnica y analizar las recomendaciones formuladas en la literatura con las mejores prácticas y las actualizaciones clínicas en enfermería. Método: Revisión sistemática sin meta-análisis. Búsqueda realizada en las bases de datos LILACS, PUBMED, MEDLINE, DEDALUS, Portal de Evidencia en Salud y Bibliotecas SciELO y Cochrane, en el período de 1993-2012, por un total de 16 estudios. Resultados: Estúdios mostraron diferencias en las variaciones en la demarcación de la región ventral glútea, la realización de la antisepsia y la aplicación de presión antes de la administración intramuscular. Consonancia en la aspiración del contenido de la jeringa después de la inserción de la aguja en el músculo, de ricino secuencias del sitio de aplicación para inyección IM, entre otras. Conclusión: La incorporación de la mejor evidencia permite la ejecución segura de la técnica intramuscular, proporcionando comodidad y la excelencia en la atención al paciente

Objective: The study's purpose has been to identify the production of nursing knowledge related to the medication administration technique by the intramuscular route. It was also aimed to describe the differences, similarities, and occurrence of complications of the technique and to analyze the recommendations described in literature with best practice and clinical updates in the nursing research field. Methods: This is a systematic review without meta-analysis. The research was performed through the following electronic databases, LILACS, PUBMED, MEDLINE, DEDALUS, Health Evidence Portal and Libraries SciELO and Cochrane, during the period from 1993 to 2012, then totaling 16 studies. Results: The findings have shown the different variations in the limit of the ventrogluteal region, conducting antisepsis, and applying pressure before intramuscular administration. They also showed consonances in the aspiration of the contents of the syringe after insertion of needle into the muscle, caster application site during sequences IM injections, among others. Conclusion: The incorporation of best evidence allows safe execution of intramuscular technique, providing comfort and excellence towards the patient care

Objetivo: Identificar a produção do conhecimento da enfermagem atrelado à técnica de administração de medicamentos pela via intramuscular; descrever as divergências, congruências e ocorrência de complicações acerca da técnica; e analisar as recomendações descritas na literatura com as melhores práticas e atualizações clínicas na enfermagem. Método: Revisão sistemática sem meta-análise. Realizada busca nas bases de dados LILACS, PUBMED, MEDLINE, DEDALUS, Portal de Evidência em Saúde e Bibliotecas SciELO e Cochrane, no período de 1993 a 2012, totalizando 16 estudos. Resultados: Os estudos evidenciaram divergências na variações de demarcação da região ventroglútea; realização de antissepsia; e aplicação de pressão antes da administração intramuscular. Consonâncias na aspiração do conteúdo da seringa após inserção da agulha na massa muscular, rodízio do local de aplicação durante sequências de injeções IM, dentre outros. Conclusão: A incorporação das melhores evidências permite a execução segura da técnica intramuscular, gerando conforto ao paciente e excelência na assistência

Intramuscular injection CLIMAT pathway: a clinical practice guideline.

The intramuscular (IM) injection has been part of nursing practice since the 1960s. Over the past 60 years, the practice of aspiration during IM injection has been controversial and understudied. In 2016, a study by Thomas et al identified that blood aspiration does occur during injection. This article introduces a clinical practice guideline for safe and effective aspiration during IM injection, as a follow-up to the findings of that study. The proposed guideline acknowledges the correct practice of aspiration and identifies considerations that may make aspiration unnecessary. These practices and considerations are presented to the reader using a visual clinical pathway and a narrative clinical practice guideline.

Patient safety in the administration of intramuscular medication in pediatrics: assessment of the nursing practice. / Segurança do paciente na administração de medicamento intramuscular em pediatria: avaliação da prática de enfermagem.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the nursing care regarding the intramuscular medication administration procedure in pediatrics. METHODS It was an observational and quantitative study performed in a pediatric hospital located in the city of Fortaleza, in Ceará, Brazil. The data collection was carried out through the observation of 327 intramuscular medication administration procedures. An observational checklist composed by 25 steps was used to collect data. The performance of the 25 steps of the checklist was divided as follows: (1) five steps were applied before the procedure of intramuscular medication administration; (2) fourteen steps during the procedure; (3) six steps after the procedure. RESULTS It was found that none of the five steps carried out before the intramuscular medication administration procedure were satisfactory performed. Regarding the fourteen steps applied during the procedure, six of them were satisfactory performed (42.8%). With regards to the six steps applied after the procedure, three of them were satisfactory performed (50%). CONCLUSIONS Fragilities that negatively impact the intramuscular medication administration procedures in pediatric patients were identified in this study.

Factors Associated With Infant Pain Severity Undergoing Immunization Injections.

PURPOSE: Factors influencing infants' behavioral and vocal (cry) response to painful stimuli are explored to improve pain management plans for infants undergoing immunizations. DESIGN AND METHODS: An observational study design was used. Pain responses of 60 to 75 days-old infants (44% male vs 56% female) undergoing two-month immunization injections were videotaped and coded using the Modified Behavioral Pain Scale (MBPS), and duration of total crying time during injection was recorded. The influences of five factors (gender, caregiver attendance, previous experience of nociception (circumcision), mode of delivery), and weight (birth and current) were examined at baseline, during and post-immunization. RESULTS: Higher birth weight was the most significant factor that reduced pain responses during (p = 0.001) and post-immunization (p = 0.03). A higher birth weight reduced full lung crying (p = 0.04), which reflects crying during injection as compared to total crying time. Vaginal delivery had a significant effect on behavioral pain responses of infants only post-immunization (p = 0.006). Parent's presence in the immunization room significantly reduced total crying time (p = 0.03). Uncircumcised male infants had a significant reduction in behavioral pain responses during immunization (p = 0.01) compared to circumcised infants. CONCLUSIONS: The literature well supports the acknowledgement of early pain experience and its psychological consequences. Knowing and controlling for each of mentioned factors early in life during every painful procedure could improve coping mechanisms of infants for any painful procedures later in life. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Control of certain factors during early life experiences can modify pain of immunization.

Segurança do paciente na administração de medicamento intramuscular em pediatria: avaliação da prática de enfermagem / Seguridad del paciente en la administración de medicamentos intramusculares en pediatría: evaluación de la práctica en enfermería / Patient safety in the administration of intramuscular medication in pediatrics: assessment of the nursing practice

Resumo OBJETIVOS Avaliar a prática de Enfermagem quanto à administração de medicamento por via intramuscular na pediatria. MÉTODOS Descritivo, observacional, quantitativo, desenvolvido mediante 327 observações da administração de medicamento intramuscular em um hospital pediátrico de nível secundário em Fortaleza-Ceará. Para as observações utilizou-se um check-list composto por 25 ações: cinco realizadas antes da administração de medicamentos, quatorze durante e seis após o procedimento. RESULTADOS Constatou-se que nenhuma das ações desenvolvidas antes do procedimento de administração de medicamento intramuscular alcançou desempenho satisfatório. Para as ações realizadas durante o procedimento, averiguou-se desempenho satisfatório em seis ações (42,8%). Na etapa após o procedimento identificou-se desempenho satisfatório em três ações (50%). CONCLUSÕES Foram identificadas fragilidades que interferem na consolidação de práticas de segurança na administração de medicamento intramuscular em pacientes pediátricos.

Resumen OBJETIVO Evaluar la práctica de enfermería en cuanto a la administración de medicamentos por vía intramuscular en pediatría. MÉTODO Observacional, cuantitativo, desarrollado a través 327 observaciones de la administración de medicamentos intramusculares en un hospital pediátrico de nivel secundario, en Fortaleza-CE. Para las observaciones, se utilizó un check-list compuesto por 25 acciones: cinco realizadas antes de la administración de medicamentos, catorce durante su ingesta, y seis después del procedimiento. RESULTADOS se constató que ninguna de las acciones desarrolladas antes del procedimiento de la administración de medicamentos intramusculares logró un desempeño satisfactorio. Para las acciones realizadas durante el procedimiento, se verificó un desempeño satisfactorio en seis acciones (42,8%). En la etapa después del procedimiento se identificó un desempeño satisfactorio en tres acciones (50%). CONCLUSIÓN se identificaron debilidades que interfieren en la consolidación de las prácticas de seguridad en la administración de medicamentos intramusculares en pacientes pediátricos.

Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate the nursing care regarding the intramuscular medication administration procedure in pediatrics. METHODS It was an observational and quantitative study performed in a pediatric hospital located in the city of Fortaleza, in Ceará, Brazil. The data collection was carried out through the observation of 327 intramuscular medication administration procedures. An observational checklist composed by 25 steps was used to collect data. The performance of the 25 steps of the checklist was divided as follows: (1) five steps were applied before the procedure of intramuscular medication administration; (2) fourteen steps during the procedure; (3) six steps after the procedure. RESULTS It was found that none of the five steps carried out before the intramuscular medication administration procedure were satisfactory performed. Regarding the fourteen steps applied during the procedure, six of them were satisfactory performed (42.8%). With regards to the six steps applied after the procedure, three of them were satisfactory performed (50%). CONCLUSIONS Fragilities that negatively impact the intramuscular medication administration procedures in pediatric patients were identified in this study.

Ventrogluteal Site Injections in the Mental Health Setting: A Comprehensive Educational Program.

Adoption of the ventrogluteal site for intramuscular injections has been limited in mental health settings despite its decreased risk of sciatic nerve injury and its promotion as best practice among student nurses. At a center for addiction and mental health in Toronto, Canada, registered practical nurses followed a competency checklist in a simulation setting and then observed and administered supervised ventrogluteal injections in clinical settings. This article describes the comprehensive educational program and its outcomes in practice.

Blood Aspiration During IM Injection.

The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommend aspiration during intramuscular (IM) injections. The purpose of this study was to investigate the technique registered nurses (RNs) use during IM injections and incidence of blood aspiration. This descriptive study surveyed 164 RNs. Results noted that 74% of the sample continue to aspirate at least 90% of the time. Of the participants who continue to aspirate, only 3% aspirate for the recommended 5 to 10 s. Forty percent reported having aspirated blood at least once, whereas 6 RNs (4%) noted blood aspiration ≥13 times. Blood aspiration occurred most frequently in the dorsal gluteal (15%) and deltoid (12%). Based on the findings, it is recommended that RNs use a decision-making process to select the safest technique for IM injections. If a parental medication has different administration rates, dose, viscosity, or other concerns when given IM versus intravenously (IV), aspiration during IM administration should be implemented.

The dorso-ventro debate: in search of empirical evidence.

Identification of safe injections sites is a skill practised routinely by nurses, which, as with all nursing practice, is informed by empirical evidence. Despite this, discussion as to whether the dorsogluteal site should be eradicated from nursing practice in favour of the ventrogluteal site shows no sign of abating. Review of commonly cited evidence in this debate aimed to identify the validity of excluding the dorsogluteal site in favour of the ventrogluteal site by investigating the empirical evidence, which routinely informs this decision. Empirical evidence suggests a case to exclude the dorsogluteal site for children under age 10 for fear of damaging the sciatic nerve, but not so for adults. Recommendations are made for conclusive research into the viability of the dorsogluteal site and an authoritative decision based on empirical evidence, not hearsay, with regard to its continuance or eradication from nursing practice.

Ensaio clínico controlado randomizado: região ventro glútea, local alternativo para aplicação da benzilpenicilina benzatina G / Ventrogluteal region, an alternative location to apply benzathine penicillin

O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o nível de dor relacionada à administração da Benzilpenicilina Benzatina G nas regiões ventro glútea (VG) e dorso glútea (DG). Ensaio clínico controlado randomizado. Participaram do estudo 61 pessoas, 31 do grupo de intervenção (região VG) e 30 do grupo controle (região DG). O teste de qui-quadrado e Mann­ Whitney foram utilizados para testar diferenças entre proporções e comparar tendências centrais entre os grupos, respectivamente. Valores de p ˂ 0,05 foram considerados estatisticamente significantes. Nos três momentos avaliados, a média do escore de dor foi maior quando a aplicação do fármaco ocorreu na região VG vs. DG. No primeiro e terceiro minuto a diferença foi estatisticamente significativa. Estes resultados ratificam a região VG como local alternativo com menor reação local para aplicação de injeções intramusculares.

The objective of this study was to compare the pain level related to the administration of benzathine penicillin on the ventrogluteal (VG) and dorsogluteal (DG) region. A randomized controlled trial. Sixty-one people participated in the study, 31 on the intervention group (VG region), and 30 on the control (DG region). The Chi-Squared and Mann-Whitney tests were used to test differences of proportions and to compare central tendencies between groups, respectively. Values of p <0.05 were considered statistically significant. At the three assessed moments, the mean score of pain was higher when the application of the drug was on the VG region vs. DG. At the first and third minute, the difference was statistically significant. These results confirm the VG region as alternative place with less local reaction to apply intra- muscular injections.

Aspirating during the intramuscular injection procedure: a systematic literature review.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To review the available evidence on aspirating when administering intramuscular injections and suggest recommendations for practice. BACKGROUND: The process of aspiration has been ingrained in the intramuscular injection procedure, and whilst many policies no longer recommend this practice, it often continues to be taught and practiced. The result is a variation in this procedure not always consistent with an evidence-based approach. DESIGN: A systematic literature review. METHODS: A systematic approach to searching the literature was undertaken using identified academic databases from inception to May 2014. Citation searching identified additional data sources. Six studies met the search criteria. RESULTS: The majority of health professionals do not aspirate for the recommended 5-10 seconds. Administering an injection faster without aspiration is less painful than injecting slowly and aspirating. The main influences on the decision of whether or not to aspirate are based on what health professionals are taught and fear of injecting into a blood vessel. CONCLUSIONS: In the paediatric vaccination setting, the practice of aspirating during the administration of an intramuscular injection is unnecessary and there is no clinical reason to suggest that these principles may not be applied when using the deltoid, ventrogluteal and vastus lateralis sites in other settings. Owing to its proximity to the gluteal artery, aspiration when using the dorsogluteal site is recommended. Nurses must be supported in all settings, by clear guidance which rejects traditional practice and facilitates evidence-based practice. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Educators need to ensure that their knowledge is up to date so that what they teach is based on evidence. This may be facilitated via regular educational updates. Further research and subsequent guidance are needed to support evidence-based practice in intramuscular injection techniques in all nursing settings.

Administering intramuscular injections: how does research translate into practice over time in the mental health setting?

BACKGROUND: Increasingly, mental health nurses are expected to base their clinical practice on evidence based knowledge and many of the practice traditions that have passed between generations of nurses must now be examined within this scientific context. Since 2000, there has been an increasing debate on what is best practice for the administration of intramuscular injections particularly in relation to site selection, needle size and technique. Weight gain associated with second generation long acting antipsychotics influences the site and needle size for effective medication delivery. AIM: To determine intramuscular injecting practice choices made by nurses working in the mental health setting in 2006 compared to those made by a similar group of nurses in 2012. METHODS: A descriptive cross sectional study conducted across two time points: 2006 (93 participants) and 2012 (245 participants) utilising the same questionnaire designed to measure nurses' intramuscular injecting practice choices. RESULTS: Data were analysed using SPSS version 20 package. Six statistically significant practice changes were recorded related to needle size, site selection and the use of the Z-tracking technique. A continued higher usage of the dorsogluteal site was also reported in 2012 contrary to the recommendations in the current research for the ventrogluteal site. CONCLUSION: Whilst some practice changes occurred, translation of research into evidenced based practice is challenging and definitive best practice in the administration of intramuscular injections remains unclear. Education and randomised controlled trials are needed to provide the evidence to ensure the delivery of safe and effective intramuscular injecting practice.

Ethical issues experienced by mental health nurses in the administration of antipsychotic depot and long-acting intramuscular injections: a qualitative study.

The ethical issues experienced by mental health nurses in administering antipsychotic depot and long-acting intramuscular injections (LAI) were explored in the present study. Mental health nurses face ethically-difficult situations when administering these medications. A phenomenological research method guided by Max van Manen's human science approach describes and interprets the ethical issues involved in performing the procedure. Purposive and snowball sampling was used to select eight participants from two mental health hospitals. Semistructured interviews were carried out to collect data. A thematic analysis was conducted on the data. The four main themes that emerged from the analyses were: (i) lack of alternatives; (ii) safety; (iii) feeling uncomfortable; and (iv) difficulty maintaining the therapeutic relationship. The findings suggest that mental health nurses face ethical challenges in administering LAI. The findings raise much needed awareness of the need for mental health nurses and nurse educators to consider the ethical issues experienced while performing the procedure. There is a need for nurse education providers and organizations to provide opportunities for mental health nurses to address their 'lived experiences'. Educational courses are needed to equip mental health nurses with the technical and critical thinking skills to administer safe and effective antipsychotic depot and LAI.