Injection Sites Flashcards
Intradermal
Site for Injection
Dermis-inner forearm or upper back
Intradermal
Syringe
TB syringe (1ml)
Intradermal
Needle
1/4 - 1/2”
25-27 gauge
Intradermal
Volume to be injected
0.1ml
Intradermal
Angle of Injection
5-15 degrees, bevel up
Intradermal
Depth of Injection
1/8”
Intradermal
Special Notes
Bleb should be 1/4” in diameter, may not be valid if injection site bleeds
Subcutaneous
Site for Injection
Fatty tissue- upper arms, thighs, abd, upper back, ventrogluteal or dorsogluteal
Subcutaneous
Syringe
Insulin, TB, 3ml
Subcutaneous
Needle
3/8 - 5/8” most common, can go up to 1”
25-30 gauge
Subcutaneous
Volume to be Injected
0.5-1ml
Subcutaneous
Angle of Injection
45 if pinch 1”
90 if pinch 2”
Subcutaneous
Depth of Injection
To the hub
Subcutaneous
Special notes
Based on patient weight
Intramuscular
Site for Injection
Ventrogluteal, deltoid, vastus lateralis
Dorsogluteal not recommended
Intramuscular
Syringe
3-5ml
Intramuscular
Needle
1 - 1.5”
21-22 gauge
(depending on viscosity of medication)
Intramuscular
Volume to be Injected
3ml large adult
2ml adult, child, elderly
1ml small child, older infant, deltoid
Intramuscular
Angle of Injection
90
Intramuscular
Depth of Injection
To the hub
Intramuscular
Special Notes
Darting action
Z track
Ventrogluteal landmarks
Iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine
Deltoid landmarks
1-2” or 2-3 finger widths below process
Vastus lateralis landmarks
middle third of thigh
