What shouldn't you do after giving an intradermal injection? why?

What shouldn't you do after giving an intradermal injection? why?

• A. Massage the area to spread the vaccine.
• B. Apply a cold compress.
• C. Massage the area, it will force the fluid into the tissue.
• D. Cover with a bandage.

Answer: (C)

After an intradermal injection, the liquid is intended to stay in the dermal layer and produce a small bleb. Massaging the area can push some of the fluid deeper into the subcutaneous tissue, changing where the dose ends up and altering the skin reaction or test reading. That disruption is why rubbing or massaging is avoided. If needed, gently blot to stop any bleeding and cover with a bandage as appropriate; applying a cold compress isn’t part of the standard intradermal technique and isn’t necessary for the injection itself. The key idea is to keep the material in the dermis by not rubbing the site.

After an intradermal injection, the liquid is intended to stay in the dermal layer and produce a small bleb. Massaging the area can push some of the fluid deeper into the subcutaneous tissue, changing where the dose ends up and altering the skin reaction or test reading. That disruption is why rubbing or massaging is avoided. If needed, gently blot to stop any bleeding and cover with a bandage as appropriate; applying a cold compress isn’t part of the standard intradermal technique and isn’t necessary for the injection itself. The key idea is to keep the material in the dermis by not rubbing the site.