Gluteal Regions IM Injections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 sites of IM injections in the gluteal region and when are they used?
A
Ventrogluteal site
Dorsogluteal site
2
Q
How do you find the ventrogluteal site?
A
Palm of hand over GT
Thumb towards inguinal region
Finger towards ASIS
Spread the index and middle fingers and innervation between the PIPJ of your fingers.
3
Q
How do you find the dorsogluteal region?
A
Split gluteal region into quadrants
Inject in the upper outer quadran