Evidence calls for practice change in intramuscular injection techniques
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Are techniques used for intramuscular injection based on research evidence?
The technique for delivering intramuscular injection remains rooted in custom and practice. This literature review examines the evidence on this commonly performed nursing procedure covering all aspects including site and needle selection.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1925-4059,1925-4040
DOI: 10.5430/jnep.v8n2p83