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Other types of injection
Intradermal injection (ID) Other injection routes
Intradermal injections (ID) are administered Intra-arterial (directly into the arteries)
into the dermis just below the epidermis.
Intra-thecal (intra-spinal) (Used for spinal
Syringe injected with an angle 15° anesthesia)
ID injection used for allergic testing eg. Intra-peritoneal (IP) (in the peritoneal
Penicillin. cavity)
Intra-articular (in the articulating end of
the joint)
Classification of parenteral
1. Volume-based classification
Small volume parenteral (SVP) Large volume parenteral (LVP)
Small Volume up to 100 mL Volume: 100-1000 mL
Primary uses of SVP:
Clinical uses of LVP:
Therapeutic injection.
Ophthalmic products. IV infusion for:
Basic nutrition.
Restoration of electrolyte balance.
Fluid replacement.
Blood and blood products.
They are different in size of container.
Same packaging materials used, i.g. glass, plastic, rubber.
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