Precautions for All Injections

1. Wear gloves

2. Dispose of all syringes and needles directly into a puncture-proof container without recapping

3. Use safety-designed needles and needleless devices whenever possible

4. Always follow established rules of aseptic technique

5. Read the label three times: before drawing up the medication, after drawing it up, and with the physician before administration

6. Label the syringe with the medication name and strength (concentration) if the medication will not be administered immediately

7. Check patient ID before administration

8. Check for allergies

9. Monitor patient carefully for side effects

Charting Medications

1. Radiographers who chart medications must use the exact procedure established by the institution

 

2. Routine entry made in proper section of chart:

A. Date

B. Time of day

C. Drug name

D. Dosage

E. Route of administration

 

3. Each entry must be signed

 

4. Contrast media are charted as medication

A. Contrast agent's name

B. Volume administered

C. Date and time of administration