Intramuscular injections: a review of best practice for mental health nurses

This paper reviews practice in the area of intramuscular (IM) injection administration, an everyday activity for many nurses in clinical practice. The authors address administration of neuroleptic depot drugs within the adult mental health environment and examine the evidence base for this practice. A historical overview of injection practices and use of the dorsogluteal site is given, followed by more contemporary evidence on the benefits of...