Guidelines for injections Flashcards
1
Q
IM needle length adults
A
5/8” - 1 1/2 “
2
Q
IM Injection locations adults
A
Deltoid (vaccines)
Ventrogluteal (general)
3
Q
IM injection needle gauge adults
A
20-25g
(18-25g for oil based )
4
Q
IM needle angle Infants, children and adults
A
72-90
5
Q
SQ injection location adults
A
- outer tricep area
- anterior aspect of thigh
- abdomen
- upper back
- upper ventral
- dorso gluteal area
6
Q
SQ Needle length adults
A
3\8”- 1”
7
Q
SQ injection needle gauge adults
A
25-30g
8
Q
SQ injection needle angle Infants, children and adults
A
45-90
9
Q
IM injection location infants
A
Vastus lateralis
10
Q
IM injection location children
A
Vastus lateralis or deltoid
11
Q
IM injection Needle length infants and children
A
5/8” - 1 1/4”
12
Q
IM injection needle gauge infants
A
22-25g