Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Intramuscular Injections

Forceful administration into a muscle of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the muscle and any tissue covering it.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Forceful administration into a muscle of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the muscle and any tissue covering it.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Injection, Intramuscular
  • Intramuscular Injection

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.530w.460w

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NLM Classification

WB 354

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Intramuscular Injections. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007273. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007273
  2. Intramuscular Injections. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intramuscular_injection
  3. Intramuscular Injections. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q432083