Wash your hands and gather the prescribed medication, syringe, needle, alcohol swab, gauze, and sharps container
Verify the medication, dose, patient identity, allergies, and expiration date
Explain the procedure to the patient and obtain consent
Select the correct injection site
Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab and let it dry
Put on gloves if required
Draw up the medication into the syringe
Remove air bubbles from the syringe
Hold the skin taut or use the appropriate technique for the site
Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle into the muscle
Aspirate only if required by local protocol
Inject the medication slowly and steadily
Withdraw the needle quickly and apply gentle pressure with gauze
Do not massage the site unless instructed
Dispose of the needle and syringe in a sharps container
Monitor the patient for any immediate reaction
Document the medication, dose, site, time, and response