RESUMEN
Objectives: To assess the unsterile techniques of intramuscular [IM] injection leading to I abscess formation either in deltoid or gluteal region
Methods: In this study, all the patients with abscess formed after intramuscular injection at private clinics were included during the duration of 2 years. After consent patients were questioned regarding sterilization methods like use of spirit swab, exposure of injection area and also about co morbidities
Results: A total of 100 patients were admitted with abscess formation after lM injection. Mean age was 42.19 and most of the patients were female with deltoid to gluteal region abscess ratio is 1: 2. Sterile techniques like use of spirit swab were not used by 84 % of patients along. With ""9 injection site was also not exposed by 84% of patients. Diabetes was presents in 17 patients and 1 diabetes and hypertension were present in 16 patients
Conclusion: An unsterile technique leads to abscess formation after intramuscular Injection In our society. We should adopt proper guidelines for intramuscular injection