Stacy Tarr, DVM, Wellington, Colorado, reminds readers of the right and wrong ways to give horses intramuscular injections. She also warns that assuming clients know how to do it may be a mistake.
Source: Western Horseman, June 2016, page 30. (direct link unavailable)
Tarr recommends a three-step process:
- Clean the site
- Use the right needle
- Administer in one efficient action
Tarr also educates clients on potential reactions.
INSIGHTS: Veterinary teams can help educate clients by using this article in blogs, websites and newsletters. With many alternate sources for injectables, it is important to routinely remind clients how to do IM injections safely and effectively.