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2) Return the needle tip to the solution and continue withdrawing the medication.
10. After the correct dose is withdrawn, remove the needle from the vial, and carefully
replace the cap over the needle.
11. If a multi-dose vial is being used, label the vial with the date and time opened, and
store the vial containing the remaining medication according to agency policy.
12. Perform hand hygiene

Figure 16.2: Removing medication from an ampule
13. Holding a vial with the syringe without touching the needle and connected site
14. Withdrawing medication from a vial in inverting position

Figure 16.3: Angles of injection of each injection sites
16.3.1 Intradermal injection /id/
Definition: It is an injection given into the outer layer of the skin. (corneum)
Purpose
For diagnostics Purpose
A) Tine test (Mantoux test)
B) Allergic reaction
The intradermal injection may also be given for therapeutic purposes.

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