The Z-track method of IM is used to prevent tracking (leakage) of the
The Z-track method is a method of administrating an IM injection that prevents ...
When a medication is injected directly into muscle, it is called an intramuscular injection (IM). The Z-track method is a type of IM injection technique used to prevent ...
in the lateral position, exposing the gluteal muscle to be used as the injection site.
Traditionally the dorsogluteal (DG) muscle was used for IM injections but this
A study found that only 32% of gluteal injections were adm...
The Z track method helps to prevent leaking after an IM injection by
Furthermore, injection in the gluteal muscle poses a risk for damage to the sciatic nerve, which may cause shooting pain or a sensation of burning.
The Z-track injection technique is recommended for intramuscular injections because:
to avoid administering intramuscular injections into the dorsogluteal muscle,