Parenteral Administration Flashcards
ID is used for?
TB and Allergy sensitivities
Needle size for ID
25-27 gauge
Usual site for ID?
Inner forearm. 10-15 degrees. Form a bleb.
SubQ injections used for ?
Nonrotation, water-soluble medications.
Needle size for subq is ?
23-25 gauge.
Usual site for SubQ?
Abdomen. Posterior upper arm. And thigh.
Abdomen. Posterior upper arm. And thigh.
90 degrees for overweight patients.
45 Degrees for underweight.
IM injection needle size is?
22-25 gauge
Usual site for IM injections are?
Deltoid, Vastus lateralis, and Ventrogluteal.
90 Degree angle. No more than 3ml per site
Use two different sites if more than 3 ml order.
Use Z track method
Uses for IM injections are for:
Irritating Meds, solutions in oils, and aqueous suspensions.
Iv is used for
Administration of blood products, fluids, and medications.
Needle size for IV uses
16 g Trauma
18 g Used for surgery and blood administration
22- 24 used for children and older adults
What is the usual site for IVs
Hand
Wrist
Cubital fossa or antecubital
Foot
Scalp
16 Gauge
Grey
Trauma and Surgery
Rapid Bolus
18 Gauge
Green
Administration of blood or dyes for scans
20 Gauge
Pink
Medications, routine IV fluid
