Principles of Injection Technique Booklet

This booklet is intended to educate healthcare workers with information on how to prepare and administer skin injections safely and correctly. The basic topics, standard for all injections, discussed are:

• Assessment of Patient – This manual assumes that the healthcare worker has basic knowledge and education on proper patient assessment.
• Type of Injection
• Site Selection
• Selection and Assembly of Supplies and Devices
• Injection Administration
• Safe Disposal of Waste Materials

The information in this manual has been compiled from BD experts and cited sources and is intended for use as a reference for proper injection technique. It is not intended as a substitute for medical education or training. The medical devices discussed in this manual should not be used by untrained individuals.