Wednesday, 19 August 2009

METHOD FOR INTRADERMAL INJECTION

Materials:

26g 3/8" needle
1ml syringe

The site for injection of Mantoux test is the inner aspect of the lower arm. Measure from the elbow about a finger length down, see diagram. The site should be free of skin irritation.

Cleanse area, hold skin taut, inject fluid (bevel side up). A small bleb, just beneath the skin will be evident.


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