The Z-track method of IM is used to prevent tracking (leakage) of the
If a needle hits the sciatic nerve, the patient may experience partial or
Pull shield straight off needle to avoid damaging needle point.
Damage to the sciatic nerve can be prevented by using the ventrogluteal site instead, and by selecting an appropriate size and length of needle for the injection.
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A Z-track technique can be used to prevent backtracking and leakage
the Z track method of injection is used for medication that can cause skin ...
so as to relax the muscle; The 'Z track' technique should be used at all times (see diagram).
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Z-track injection technique prevents leakage into subcutaneous tissue and decreases the chance of ...
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