Introduction

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Learning outcomes

• Understand the importance of infection control in injections and IV infusions

  • Understand the use of Personal protective equipment with an emphasis on glove use

• Understand how to administer injections using the different routes:

  • intramuscular

  • subcutaneous

  • intradermal

• Understand how to manage injection equipment

• Understand the procedure for intravenous infusions by gravity

• Understand risks associated with injections and IV infusion for both the person and health care worker

• Recognise the standards for medicines management and apply them to medications administration

Padlet

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