Give injections in the right spot to avoid shoulder injuries

February 2016

You'll hear suggestions intended to reduce the "ouch" from shots.

One in four patients has some fear of injections.

Use these simple techniques to help ensure the injection is given properly...and to help minimize pain.

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Table of Contents

Antithrombotics Don't Delay Restarting Anticoagulation in Atrial Fib Patients After GI Bleeding
Heart Failure Prevent Med-Related Problems to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions
Diabetes Caution about ketoacidosis, UTIs, and other serious ADRs with the SGLT-2s
Diabetes Suggest New Glucose Meter Technology For the Tech Savvy
Neurology & Pain Don't Jump to Buprenorphine Before Non-Opioids for Chronic Pain
Fall Risk Caution About Falls with SELECTIVE Alpha-blockers
Vaccines Give injections in the right spot to avoid shoulder injuries
Cough & Cold Avoid ORAL Phenylephrine
Hepatitis C Be Aware of Possible Liver Failure with Holkira Pak or Technivie
Acne Reassess Acne Treatments After 2 or 3 Months
Women's Health Don't Shun All SSRIs During Pregnancy
Hyperkalemia Suggest Low-Cost Treatments for High Potassium