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Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration: Implications in Primary Care

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) is a rare but debilitating adverse event with immunization administration caused primarily by improper intramuscular (IM) administration technique. SIRVA occurs when a deltoid IM immunization is inadvertently injected into surrounding tissues. Nurse practitioners in primary care hold capacity to diagnose, treat, and prevent SIRVA. Early treatment with corticosteroid injections has shown to be effective for management. Delayed diagnosis and treatment of SIRVA have been linked to further injuries, disability, and poor quality of life. Adhering to improved deltoid IM technique with appropriate needle size selection helps prevent SIRVA.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105596

Authors: Mariah K. Pankiewicz, Ashley Hardy

Language: English

Topic: Intramuscular injections and effects

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,590

OpenAlex ID: W4416654280