How to Open an Ampule | How to Break a Glass Ampoule Nursing Skill

How to open a glass ampule nursing skill technique. Nurses and other healthcare workers often have to work with glass ampules (also called ampoules or glass vials).

These glass ampules must be broken so that you can access and administer the ampoule's contents.

In this video, provide a quick demonstration on how to open a glass ampule. Before you begin, you'll want to check your five patient rights, perform hand hygiene, and gather your supplies.

Clean the neck of the ampule, and use a piece of gauze to break it open away from your body. Be sure to dispose of the glass ampule in an appropriate sharps container.

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[RegisteredNurseRN]

Hey, everyone! Thanks for watching. Don't forget:

[ICUAdvantage]

It still boggles my mind that in this day and age we still use these!!

Shout out to all the nurses who have cut themselves with these in the past! You are not alone!! 😂😂😂

[pat]

Great instruction. Quick thought why in the 21st century are we still doing this package style? Who else thinks it is stupid to have to snap glass to give a med?

[solutionplanet]

Who is here after inuring their fingers?😂👇

[tenzintsogyal]

Passed my Nclex RN in first attempt mainly through watching your videos.
Huge thanks for all the effort you put in making these quality educational videos for us.

[areyouchoking]

Tip?: I insert the cap of the ampule into the barrel of a syringe with the plunger removed. This makes the cap longer thus it is easier to snap the cap off. It works like a charm specially in smaller ampules. It also prevents the cap from being crushed by my fingers' grip.

[jacquelineirwin]

Thank you SO much for this video. I had been sent home with a new migraine med and can give myself a shot, but dang if I wasn't flummoxed by this glass thing when I got home from the pharmacy. Thanks for saving me today.

[albertogonzalez]

I love your videos, I know a lot of people who have injured their fingers just for open a glass Ltes be careful.

[samanthaanderson]

Been doing this without anyone teaching me. Thanks for teaching People.💕

[nazaryaha]

Love your educational videos i have learnt sooo much about the heart, tuberculosis, pneumonia thank you Sarah you have a seat with the almighty for your good deeds and work.❣💕❤💓💛💛🧡

[VlauableFather]

First time I opened an ampule for med admin skills it broke wrong and put a shard in my hand... I used to much force. It’s easier than you think!

[rktelehealth]

Thanks so much
I often watch your video

[vanessasmith]

Thank you Sara for your great instruction!

[iwanthaveu]

Thank you! Had to break my first one today(:

[ayadwidar]

My lovely time when i see a notification from ur channel 💓

[HowTo-rgdl]

Thank You 💞, I was treating at home. After breaking ampoule (with Chopsticks 🦁) glasses were used to scattered at floor.Finding the broken parts was a hard task.

Anyhow I learned from you, just safely broken two ampoules 🤩😁🤪.

[ZakirKhan-xkql]

I had break one today and it's really amazing.😍

[jasminemh]

Thanks alot for sharing great info .
Love from Jordan 🌷🌺

[maryjoyaubey]

The first time I open that I always remind myself don't put too much pressure because it can be broken HAHAHAHA

[dHempfler]

Nice, thank you, finally my testo shot :D