ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN NEONATES: INTRAMUSCULAR

Course overview

Intramuscular (IM) administration of medication, commonly referred to as IM injection, refers to the delivery of a pharmaceutical agent into deep muscle tissue using a needle and syringe. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for administering an IM injection in the newborn patient. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.