IM Z track question

[RNsweetie]

We are learning about the Z track Method of IM. Just wondering if most nurses use this? & Is the ventrogluteal site used most often? Thats what we were taught, but wanted to know if that is the case in practice. We were also told no Z track in the deltoid and PEDS.

any thoughts.................

[mario_ragucci]

Originally posted by Dayray

My second choice is the aterior lateral thigh (forgot the technical name).

Vastus Lateralis

[blueyesue]

Here is a video demonstration of the Z-track technique.

http://164.107.27.156/ramgen/media/m...k_technique.rm