How do you give a Toradol IM injection?
How do you give a Toradol IM injection?
When administering Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, the IV bolus must be given over no less than 15 seconds. The IM administration should be given slowly and deeply into the muscle. The analgesic effect begins in ~30 minutes with maximum effect in 1 to 2 hours after dosing IV or IM.
Where do I inject IM?
Intramuscular injections are often given in the following areas:
- Deltoid muscle of the arm. The deltoid muscle is the site most typically used for vaccines.
- Vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh.
- Ventrogluteal muscle of the hip.
- Dorsogluteal muscles of the buttocks.
Is Toradol SUBQ or IM?
Unlike the majority of other NSAIDs, it is available in an injectable formulation approved for intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV) routes of administration in addition to oral and intranasal administration.
Is Toradol a painful injection?
The side effects of Toradol injections may include discomfort at the site of the injection, headache, dizziness or drowsiness. In rare instances, it has been associated with fainting, rapid heartbeat, stomach pain, fever, liver disease and anaphylaxis.
At which angle should an SQ injection be administered?
Pinch a 2-inch fold of skin between your thumb and index finger. Hold the syringe the way you would a pencil or dart. Insert the needle at a 45 to 90 degree angle to the pinched-up skin. The needle should be completely covered by skin.
How often can you get Toradol IM?
TORADOL injection is given every 4 to 6 hours as required, up to a maximum daily dose of 90 mg.
How long does it take for a Toradol injection to work?
When given IM or IV, Toradol starts working quickly (about 30 minutes after administration). Its effects can last up to 6 hours, and its full impact is usually felt after about 1 to 2 hours. Toradol is often prescribed for acute migraines and post-surgery pain.
