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The document outlines various methods of medication administration for children, including nasal, topical, and rectal routes. It details procedures for administering medications via drops, ointments, and enemas, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Special considerations for positioning and patient comfort are emphasized to ensure effective delivery of medication.

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The document outlines various methods of medication administration for children, including nasal, topical, and rectal routes. It details procedures for administering medications via drops, ointments, and enemas, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Special considerations for positioning and patient comfort are emphasized to ensure effective delivery of medication.

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« Instill medication using dropper Q e Have the child remain in the same position for several minutes. e Massage the area anterior to promote passage of medication ———— NASAL ADMINISTRATION an These medications are typically drops & sprays Additional help may be needed to keep child’s Q position. PROCEDURE ¢ Position child in supine position with hyper extended head to ensure that the drops will flow back to nares. - A pillow or folded towel can be used to facilitate the hyper extension. + Place thee tip of the dropper just at or inside nasal opening ALICE STOe RZ © They are supplied in the forms of drops or ointments e Ensure medication is at room temperature | © administer when child is not crying... t PROCEDURE © place child in supine position ° Slightly hyperextend neck with head lowe: than body © Rest the heel of your hand to stabilize on child's; forehead / Retract the lower eyelid & place medication in conjunctival sac. ~— —S Y e For ointment, apply medication on a thir ribbon from inner canthus outward with: touching eye or eyelash e Foran older child, we should instruct child to gently close the eyes to allow medication to be dispersed. {« Ee DISADVANTAGES e Absorption is slow and unpredictable in effectiveness elrregular drug absorption eInconvenience. eS == FFOPICAL ; RZ It is the application of the drug directly to the surface of skin. it includes administration of drugs Q any mucous membrane. In this type of administration, the desired effect is local. e Eye e Nose e Ear e Lungs e Urethra ° Colon =z — ey ENEMAS Usually used for cleaning {) the bowel, it has laxative action. In the case of diseases, drug is administered as enema. ers ie - mw ADVANTAGES We ¢ Could be administered in unconscio patients and children. e Useful for nauseous patient and children e Easy to terminate exposure e Relieve constipation or hemorrhoids RECTAL ADMINISTRATION ¥, oo me It is not a preferred route for Q administration in children as it may be irritating and unpredictable. Method is invasive and upsetting. It is used when child is vomiting or receiving nothing by mouth. Suppositories and enemas are two types of rectal administration of medication SUPPOSITORY RZ This drug delivery system is inserted into rectum, vagina or urethra where it dissolves or Q melts. Suppositories are inserted as solids it dissolves to deliver medicine which is received later by blood vessels. Example : glycerin paracetamol diclofenac

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