OK... thinking back to school... isn't it where you give an IM by moving skin and underlying tissue one direction, giving the injection, withdrawing the needle and releasing? Doesn't it supposedly keep the fluid from leaking back out? Feel free to correct me...
Andy you have it right......it is usually a little easier if one nurse moves the skin and the other nurse does the injection. It can be done alone but requires a little practice.
CashewLPN, LPN
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hi... question...
can someone please describe the z-track injection technique?