Children 8 years of age can be appropriate buttock injection, buttock injection generally refers to the buttock injection, that is, intramuscular injection in the buttock area, intramuscular injection should pay attention to the safety.
Children 8 years of age with indications for intramuscular injections can generally receive a buttock injection. Intramuscular injections are characterized by a faster drug effect than oral administration, and some 8-year-olds who cannot take medication orally should be considered for intramuscular treatment.
Intramuscular injection should pay attention to safety, should be operated under asepsis, to prevent infection, the choice of site should be correct, intramuscular injection in the buttocks usually choose the site is the upper right side of the buttocks, the muscle is more rich place.
The depth of injection should be correct, not too deep, not too shallow, 8 years old children in the buttock intramuscular injection produces swelling and pain in the affected area, and even caused by infection, this situation should be actively consult the doctor, do not delay the condition. Intramuscular injection should be carried out by professional medical personnel.