Intramuscular injections require a thorough and meticulous approach to patient assessment and injection technique. This article, the second in a series of two, reviews the evidence base to inform safer practice and to consider the evidence for nursing practice in this area. A framework for safe practice is included, identifying important points for safe technique, patient care and clinical decision making. It also highlights the ongoing debate in selection of intramuscular injection sites, predominately the ventrogluteal and dorsogluteal muscles.
Nursing Standard. 29, 4, 52-59. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.4.52.e9183
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Received: 27 May 2014
Accepted: 04 July 2014
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