Table 5 Experienced complications
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
*Experience with complications (n = 32) | 14 | 43.8 |
Indurations (n = 14) | 10 | 71.4 |
Pain at injection site (n = 14) | 5 | 35.7 |
Muscle pain (n = 14) | 5 | 35.7 |
Haemorrhage (n = 14) | 3 | 21.4 |
Infection (n = 14) | 1 | 7.1 |
Hitting nerves (n = 14) | 1 | 7.1 |
Intra-arterial injection (n = 14) | – | 0 |
Thrombosis (n = 14) | – | 0 |
*Preventive measures (n = 31) | ||
Disinfection | 25 | 80.6 |
Rotation of injection sites | 19 | 61.3 |
Massaging | 11 | 35.5 |
Needle aspiration | 6 | 19.4 |
Skin care products | 1 | 3.2 |