IM Injection, Hitting Bone?

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Members are discussing the use of different needle lengths for IM injections based on patient size, the technique of pulling back on the needle when hitting bone, and the administration of vaccines subcutaneously versus intramuscularly. Some members share experiences of hitting bone while giving injections, with concerns about potential negative effects on patients. Additionally, there is a discussion about the proper technique for administering IM injections, especially in cases where patients have limited muscle tissue.

I was giving my mother an IM injection for the Flu Vaccine at the hospital, I did the injection and felt that I hit a bone or something. I did aspirate and received no blood return and went ahead and inject the medication. The injection was a little high up, not where I received mine.

Is hitting the bone bad or something... will it cause any negative effects. I asked her if there was pain afterwards and she said not really?

I am more concerned that you were treating your mother in the hospital. Or was this at home? I agree with others about pulling back a little before administering the medication. I also believe most information is supporting do not aspirate except with just a very few medications.

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