- This primarily depends on the type of medication and concentration of the medication.
- Blood levels were comparable (depending on the medication).
- Intranasal medications can be administered rapidly.
- No IV preparation, failed attempts and/or poor access call for intranasal administration.
- Consider time taken to prepare the patient and IV equipment, find a suitable vein, gain IV access, draw up the medication, and administer.
- Intranasal medication administration requires preparing the medication and administering. [5]
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