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Steroid Injection
Steroid injection of the
right
left
shoulder
knee
:
- Consent: obstained after risks and benefits discussed,
including pain, bleeding, infection
- Preparation:
alcohol
chlorhexidin
betadine
- Medication:
Depo-Medrol
Kenalog
40
80
mg/cc
1
cc
and
1% lidocaine without épi
normal saline
2
cc
- Procedure: injection into affected area
- Complications:
none
, procedure
well tolerated
- Instructions: rest for 48 hours, ice, analgesics, return if significant pain, redness, swelling, or fever