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GLOBAL

TRAINING

IMPLANON 

GLOBAL TRAINING

IMPLANON

: Reference Guide

Summary of Contents for IMPLANON

Page 1: ...GLOBALTRAINING IMPLANON Reference Guide ...

Page 2: ...formation counseling and the use of a bleeding diary can improve the woman s acceptance of a bleeding pattern Following removal of IMPLANON the hormone is below detectable levels within 7 days 3 Bone Mineral Density A comparative study of IMPLANON and a non hormonal IUD showed that bone density remained unaltered over 2 years with no detectable difference between users of each contraceptive method...

Page 3: ... Localizing IMPLANON Localization is an essential component of the insertion and removal process Palpation is the first step in the localization process Always localize by palpation Immediately after insertion Immediately prior to removal If the implant is not palpable after insertion confirm its presence in the arm with imaging techniques USS MRI as soon as possible The patient must use a back up...

Page 4: ...ion is being used the following instructions must also be taken into account The small incision of the removal procedure can be used as the entrance for the needle of the new applicator Anesthetize the insertion site with 2 mL lidocaine 1 applied just under the skin commencing at the removal incision along the insertion canal During replacement inserting the needle to its full length is crucial fa...

Page 5: ...dministering IMPLANON please read the accompanying Prescribing Information Copyright 2013 Merck Sharp Dohme B V a subsidiary of Merck Co Inc Whitehouse Station NJ USA All rights reserved WOMN 1086671 0000 08 13 ...

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