Injection technique 1: Administering drugs via the Intramuscular Route
Part 1 of this two-part series on injection techniques describes the evidence base and procedure for administering an Intramuscular Injection
Injecting any drugs INCLUDING Androgenic and Anabolic Steriods is potentially very dangerous, make sure you read the next chapter entitled " The Risks of performing an Intramuscular Injection - Read this, Important ! before you attempt self-administration of an Intramuscular Injection.
Using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site for administration and following best practice hygiene will minimize your risk of complications.
Disclaimer: I am NOT your Doctor, this information is my opinion and intended for those qualified to perform such a procedure.
This is part 1 of a two-part series on injection techniques, part 2 - a separate module will cover the Subcutaneous Administration route.
| Module 1 | How to do Intramuscular Injections |
| Unit 1 | Injection technique 1: Administering drugs via the Intramuscular Route - Preview |
| Module 2 | The Risks of performing an Intramuscular Injection - Read this, Important ! |
| Unit 1 | The Risks of performing an Intramuscular Injection - Read this, Important ! - Preview |
| Module 3 | Case Study 1 Recreational Bodybuilder Glute Injection Gone Wrong |
| Unit 1 | Case Study 1 Recreational Bodybuilder Glute Injection Gone Wrong - Preview |
| Module 4 | Case Study 2 Necrotizing myositis of the Deltoid following intramuscular injection of Anabolic Steroid |
| Unit 1 | Case Study 2 Necrotizing myositis of the Deltoid following intramuscular injection of Anabolic Steroid - Preview |
| Module 5 | Reducing the Pain of Injections at the point of Administration. |
| Unit 1 | Reducing the Pain of Injections at the point of Administration. - Preview |
| Module 6 | Needles - Selection, Gauge and Length |
| Unit 1 | Needles - Selection, Gauge and Length - Preview |
| Module 7 | Syringes Selection - Type and Volume Capacity |
| Unit 1 | Syringes Selection - Type and Volume Capacity - Preview |
| Module 8 | Risks associated with Glass Ampules vs Multi-dosage Vials |
| Unit 1 | Risks associated with Glass Ampules vs Multi-dosage Vials - Preview |
| Module 9 | References: |
| Unit 1 | References: |