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Hi all Here in north uk , I get paid an extra 12 + 1/2 % of my wages if I work more than a third of my shifts as nights. I also make a claim for a paid mealbreak as I cant leave the ward and I am the only RGN on duty.

So is there anyone out ther who does insert the needle slowly?

Hi everyone, thanks for your replies. Ive given my im injections like a quick dart for over 10 years too. Sometimes pinching the skin if the patient is thin, Ive never really had any complaints. But on working with some nursing students recently I noticed they all push the needle in slowly, Ive watched the patients and asked them if it hurts more if given slowly or quickly. They have all said quick dart like injections are most painful. I see these patients regularly and trust their opinions. So Im questionning my own practice. Ive asked the nurse manager on our unit, and she has always pushed the needle in slowly. Lets ask our patients how they feel and write back here.

Hi everyone, thanls for your relies. Ive given my im injections like a quick dart for over 10 years too. Sometimes pinching the skin if the patient is thin, Ive never really had any complaints. But on working with some nursing students recently I noticed they all push the needle in slowly, Ive watched the patients and asked them if it hurts more if given slowly or quickly. They have all said quick dart like injections are most painful. I see these patients regularly and trust their opinions. So Im questionning my own practice. Ive asked the nurse manager on our unit, and she has always pushed the needle in slowly. Lets ask our patients how they feel and write back here.

I am gathering research together on injection technique, cannulation, and venepuncture. Anyone have any up to date research? Iam mostly interested in the best way to administer an intramuscular injection , how quickly or slowly to do it is a point being debated on our ward at the moment. It is generally thought that inserting the needle slowly gives the patient less pain, as a quick insertion might cause muscle spasm.What is your experience?