DDS LEC FINALS: - This is useful for medications that stain upper tissue (Iron dextran, Diazepam) by sealing medications in the lower muscle

- creates a Z pattern that BLOCKS FILTRATION of medication into the subcutaneous tissue

- injection is 2 to 3 INCHES DEEP, and 20-gauge and 22-gauge needle is used.

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- This is useful for medications that stain upper tissue (Iron dextran, Diazepam) by sealing medications in the lower muscle

- creates a Z pattern that BLOCKS FILTRATION of medication into the subcutaneous tissue

- injection is 2 to 3 INCHES DEEP, and 20-gauge and 22-gauge needle is used.

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Z-track injection technique for IM

- This is useful for medications that stain upper tissue (Iron dextran, Diazepam) by sealing medications in the lower muscle - creates a Z pattern that BLOCKS FILTRATION of medication into the subcutaneous tissue - injection is 2 to 3 INCHES DEEP, and 20-gauge and 22-gauge needle is used.