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Intradermal (ID) Injection

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Intradermal injection sites include;   1.The anterior portion of the inferior arm 2.The posterior portion of the superior arm 3.The superior portion of the back 4.The superior thorax  
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Intradermal (ID) Tuburculin (TB) skin tests are usually performed on the clients;   Anterior forearm, 2-3 finger length from the antecubital space to a hands-width above the wrist  
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The common length of an ID needle is;   3/8 - 1/2 inch  
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The common needle gauge (bore) for intradermal injection is   25G to 30G  
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An ID needle is inserted at a;   10-15 degree angle with the bevel up (until the bevel disappears)  
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A successful ID injection is achieved with the appearance of a;   Bleb / Wheal  
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After the ID injection, quickly withdraw the needle, apply pressure to the injection site with a   Sterle 2x2, active the needle safety system, and dispose in a Sharps  
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Document the ID injection in the clients chart including;   1.Date 2.Military Time 3.Drug name 4.Dosage 5.Route 6.Site 7.Client reaction 8.Expiration Date 9.Lot number 10.Manufacture 11.Client education provided  
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Intradermal (ID) injections are commonly used for;   1.Allergy testing 2.TST - Tuberculin skin testing  
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Tuberculin (TST) testing AKA   Tine Mantoux PPD  
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A TST Tuberculin test should be evaluated;   48 - 72hrs  
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A positive TST test occurs when;   1.15mm induration occurs (standard) 2.5mm induration for clients w/RA or CD 3.10mm induration for; Healthcare workers, diabetics or kidney disease 4.If vesiculation occurs (blisters)  
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