Heres what to include in your documentation: Drug name and dose Route of administration (IM or subcutaneous) Injection site (like right deltoid, left glute) Time given Who gave the injection Patient reaction or tolerance (especially if its a new med) Medical necessity (a quick blurb on why the injection was needed) If youre using electronic health records (EHR) then create a template to simplify this
Although not common, cyanocobalamin injections can also cause side effects such as diarrhea or a sensation that your entire body is swollen
The standard NHS schedule For a confirmed deficiency, the NHS treatment pathway sets out: Loading phase: 1mg of hydroxocobalamin on alternate days for up to two weeks (longer if there are neurological symptoms), to refill your stores
Preclinical studies in rodents have demonstrated reductions in fat mass, improved insulin sensitivity, and increased metabolic rate without significant changes to food intake (Neelakantan et al., 2019)
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