Introduction to Intramuscular (IM) Injections
Intramuscular injections are shots that deliver medicine directly into the muscle. The injection is used when intravenous injections can’t be administered because the drug irritates the vein or a suitable vein can’t be located.
With IM injections, the body also absorbs drugs faster because muscle tissues have a greater blood supply than tissues under the skin. Intramuscular injections are usually used to administer vaccines because vaccines are supposed to travel through that type of tissue.
Most vaccine shots target specific muscles. Once the vaccine is in the muscle cells, it instructs these cells to create a spike protein of the vaccine. In response, the body produces antibodies that can recognize and fight the disease you’re vaccinating against if you come into contact with it.
When a vaccine shot misses the muscle, it might lead to pain, bruising, swelling, and infection. If you experienced complications after a missed muscle injection, you might file a lawsuit against the healthcare provider who gave you the injection. Consider getting help from a vaccine attorney to discover all your legal options.
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Signs of a Wrong Intramuscular Injection
When a physician administers a wrong intramuscular injection, you can show different signs, including:
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Potential infection
- Nerve ending damage
- Abscesses at the injection site
- Pain where the injection was administered
- Damage to the tissue surrounding the area of injection
If you show these signs after a vaccine shot, seek immediate medical attention.
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What Happens if an Intramuscular Injection Is Administered Incorrectly?
Other times, the injection might penetrate deep to hit the bone. In such cases, the patient might face complications such as fractures, breaks, infection, and tissue damage.
If the physician administers the IM injection too high, it might not reach the muscle tissue, leading to pain and discomfort. On the other hand, injections that are too deep might penetrate further, causing bruising, bleeding, or infection.
Legal and Medical Recourse for Incorrect Injections
If your healthcare provider administered an improper injection that resulted in severe complications, you can file a lawsuit. You might need a vaccine lawyer’s advice on your rights and options for filing a claim. Instead of filing a lawsuit, some claimants can qualify for compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
If you want more information about claiming compensation after your physician missed the muscle in an IM injection, consider talking to a vaccine attorney. We’ll help you discover your legal options. Call (888) 891-2816 for free consultation or schedule an online inquiry today.
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