4. Z-Track or Zigzag Technique is Recommended for Intramuscular Injections

(A)Normal skin and tissues.(B)Pulling or shifting the skin and underlying tissue down or to one side.(C)Needle is inserted at a 90-degree angle.(D)Once needle is withdrawn, displaced tissue is allowed to return to its normal position, preventing solution from escaping from muscle tissue. Hand and finger positioning is adjusted for the specific administration site for accurate identification of landmarks and use of safe injection technique.