injection /in·jec·tion/ (in-jek´shun)
jet injection,
1. the forcing of a liquid into a part, as into the subcutaneous tissues, the vascular tree, or an organ.
2. a substance so forced or administered; in pharmacy, a solution of a medicament suitable for injection.
hypodermic injection subcutaneous i.
intracutaneous injection intradermal i.
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) a micromanipulation technique used in male factor infertility, with insertion of a spermatocyte directly into an oocyte.
intradermal injection one made into the dermis or substance of the skin.
intramuscular injection one made into the substance of a muscle.
intrathecal injection injection of a substance through the theca of the spinal cord into the subarachnoid space.
intravenous injection one made into a vein.
jet injection one made through the intact skin by an extremely fine jet of the solution under high pressure.
lactated Ringer's injection a sterile solution of calcium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium lactate in water for injection, given as a fluid and electrolyte replenisher.
Ringer's injection a sterile solution of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in water for injection, used as a fluid and electrolyte replenisher.
subcutaneous injection one made into the subcutaneous tissues.
jet injection (j t)n. The injection of a liquid drug by means of a device that uses high pressure to force the liquid to penetrate the skin or mucous membrane without the use of a needle. |
jet injection,
n a needleless system for delivering medications wherein a high-pressure stream of liquid is used to pierce the skin or oral mucosa and deposit medication into the subcutaneous tissues. The advantages of using jet injection are that patient discomfort is minimized and that the medication can be delivered in smaller doses with greater effect. See also syringe, jet injector.
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