Injections Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Subcutaneous gauge
A
25G - 30G
2
Q
Subcutaneous length
A
3/8 - 5/8 inch
3
Q
Subcutaneous angle of insertion
A
45 - 90 degrees
4
Q
Subcutaneous sites & landmarks
A
- outer aspect of arm
- abdomen- below the costal margin to the iliac crests (avoid umbilicus)
- anterior aspect of the thigh
- upper back
- upper ventral or dorsogluteal area
5
Q
Intramuscular gauge
A
20G - 25G
6
Q
Intramuscular length
A
5/8 - 1.5 inch needle
(5/8 - 1 inch for vastus lateralis)
7
Q
IM volume
A
Up to 3mL
Deltoid < 1mL (may give 2mL for large)
8
Q
IM degree of insertion
A
90 degrees
9
Q
IM sites & landmarks
A
Deltoid
Ventrogluteal
Vastus lateralis
