Intracardiac injection

Intracardiac injection (pronounced: in-tra-car-dee-ack in-jek-shun) is a medical procedure that involves the direct injection of substances into the heart, typically the left ventricle. This procedure is often used in emergency situations when rapid drug absorption is required or when other routes of administration are not available.

Etymology

The term "intracardiac injection" is derived from the Latin intra meaning "within", cardiac from the Greek kardia meaning "heart", and injection from the Latin injectionem meaning "a throwing in".

Procedure

The Intracardiac injection procedure is typically performed by a trained healthcare professional. The substance to be injected is usually prepared in a sterile syringe. The healthcare professional then locates the appropriate site on the patient's chest, usually in the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line. The needle is then inserted through the skin and muscle layers until it reaches the heart. The substance is then injected directly into the heart muscle.

Risks and Complications

Like any medical procedure, intracardiac injections carry some risks. These can include infection, bleeding, and damage to the heart muscle. In rare cases, the needle may puncture the heart, leading to a life-threatening condition known as cardiac tamponade.

Related Terms

• Cardiac tamponade
• Intercostal space
• Midclavicular line
• Syringe

See Also

• Intravenous injection
• Intramuscular injection
• Subcutaneous injection

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Intracardiac injection
• Wikipedia's article - Intracardiac injection

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