Injection Sites Flashcards
Where is a subcutaneous injection?
Under the skin
Where is an intramuscular injection?
Into the muscle
Where is an intravenous injection?
Into the vein
What type of injection are most vaccines?
Subcutaneous
What type of injection are most premedications?
Intramuscular
What type of injection are most emergency medications?
Intravenous
What type of injection are most induction agents?
Intravenous
Where would a subcutaneous injection be administered in canines/felines?
Scruff
Where would a subcutaneous injection be administered in equines?
Neck/over the shoulder
Where would an intramuscular injection be administered in canines/felines?
Epaxial muscles, triceps, or quadriceps (if animal is large enough),
Where would an intramuscular injection be administered in equines?
Gluteals, neck muscles, or pectorals
Where would an IV be inserted in equines?
Jugular vein
Where would an IV be inserted for canines/felines?
Cephalic vein
Where would an IV be inserted for a rabbit?
Marginal ear vein
