IM Flashcards
1
Q
Needle size
A
5/8- 1.5 inches
2
Q
Gauge
A
20-25
3
Q
Childrens needles
A
5/8-1.25
4
Q
Deltoid
A
0.5-1 ml, older than 6, Acromal process, Immunizations
5
Q
Vastus Lateralis
A
Side of leg, babies to three, immunizations
6
Q
Ventro gluteus
A
< 3, preferred for adults, 3-4 mls
7
Q
IM angle
A
72- 90, always 90 is fine
8
Q
IM sites
A
Deltoid, Vastus Lateralis, Ventrogluteus
9
Q
Vests and Ventro gluteus can hold___ ml
A
4mls
