Question | Answer |
define Parenteral ---- injection of a liquid into body via route other than alamentary canal | define Parenteral ---- injection of a liquid into body via route other than alamentary canal |
what are the Most common parenteral routes are : | Subcutaneous , Intramuscular, Interdermal |
define Ampule ----- small sterile prefilled container--holding a single does of hypodermic solution | define Ampule ----- small sterile prefilled container--holding a single does of hypodermic solution |
define Cartridge -Needle unit | disposable sterile cartridge containing premeasured amount of medication. This unit is designed for use as a non-disposable cartridge holder syringe (ie : Tubex or Carpuject ) |
define Vial ---small sterile, glass prefilled bottle containing hypodermic solution | define Vial ---small sterile, glass prefilled bottle containing hypodermic solution |
Hazards of Parenteral meds | 1 allergies, 2 injury to bone -to nerve - blood vessel, 3 breaking needle in tissue, 4 blood return ( avoided by aspirating ) |
Reasons for Parenteral routes | 1 rapid response, 2 dosage accuracy, 3 med has to go into a particular body part or area, 4 unable to admin via by oral because gastric juices or oral is not possible |
Parenteral supplies | 1 syringes |
syringes are classified as disposable or non -disposable | syringes are classified as disposable or non -disposable |
syringes may be classified by their use | syringes may be classified by their use |
different kinds of syringes 1. hypodermic, 2. Tuberculin, 3. Insulin | different kinds of syringes 1. hypodermic, 2. Tuberculin, 3. Insulin |
Disposable syringes available in 1 - 3 - 5 ml | Disposable syringes available in 1 - 3 - 5 ml |
NOn-disposable syringes are glass are not used for parenteral uses | NOn-disposable syringes are glass are not used for parenteral uses |
Non-disposable glass syringes are used by doctors who perform ( paracentesis, - thoracentesis, -thoracotomy, -tracheotomy ) | Non-disposable glass syringes are used by doctors who perform ( paracentesis, - thoracentesis, -thoracotomy, -tracheotomy ) |
define Paracentesis ----- removal of liquid form body for diagnosis | define Paracentesis ----- removal of liquid form body for diagnosis |
define Thoracentesis-----:puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity. | define Thoracentesis----:puncturing the chest wall so as to let out liquids contained in the cavity. |
define Thorac OTOMY -- surgical incision of the chest wall | define Thorac OTOMY -- surgical incision of the chest wall |
what is a Tracheotomy ? cutting into the trachea especially through the skin | what is a Tracheotomy ? cutting into the trachea especially through the skin |