Emergency departments administering more medications through the nose
Administering medications through the nose as an alternative to injections or IVs is becoming increasingly popular in emergency departments and ambulances, according to a new paper. Ref. Source 6b.
I understand why they'd opt for this. It leaves much less opportunity for exposure to blood and other biohazard materials. It also seems more efficient on unconscious patients. That being said, I've never been a fan. The sensation of pumping medication up my nose is just too strange for me.