In Home Care Services, injections are a common medical procedure provided to patients who need medication administration. Here's what each type of injection means:
1. IV Injection (Intravenous Injection)
IV (Intravenous) means directly into the vein.
The medication or fluid is administered directly into the vein using a needle and syringe or an IV drip.
Purpose: Used for quick and effective medication delivery. Common for antibiotics, pain management, hydration therapy, or emergency medication.
2. IM Injection (Intramuscular Injection)
IM (Intramuscular) means into the muscle.
The medication is injected deep into the muscles, allowing it to be absorbed into the bloodstream slowly over time.
Purpose: Used for vaccines, antibiotics, or medications that need gradual absorption.
Common Sites: Upper arm (Deltoid muscle), thigh, or buttock muscles.
3. SUB Injection (Subcutaneous Injection)
SUB (Subcutaneous) means under the skin (into the fatty layer).
The medication is injected into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.
Purpose: Used for medications that need slow and steady absorption. Common for insulin (diabetes treatment), blood thinners, or hormone therapy.
