injections Flashcards
where is an intradermal injection injected to?
right under the surface of the skin (bubble for TB test)
where is a subcutaneous injection injected to?
fat layer, normally in the abdomen or the outer hips
where is an intramuscular injection injected to?
the muscle
- deltoid (less than 2ml)
- ventrogluteal
- dorsogluteal
where is an insulin injection injected to?
rotate sites
- stomach
- arm
- butt
what is the length of an intradermal injection?
3/8 - 3/4 inch
what is the length of a subcutaneous injection?
3/8-5/8 inch
what is the length of an intramuscular injection?
1-1.5 inches
what is the length of an insulin injection?
.5 inch
what is the gauge for an intradermal injection?
26-27
what is the gauge for a subcutaneous injection?
25-31
what is the gauge for an intramuscular injection?
22-23
what is the gauge for an insulin injection?
28-31
what is the amount of fluid injected for an intradermal injection?
0.01-0.1 mL
what is the amount of fluid injected for a subcutaneous injection?
less than 1.5 mL
what is the amount of fluid injected for an intramuscular injection?
1-3 mL
what is the amount of fluid injected for an insulin injection?
units
what is the angle for an intradermal injection?
10-15 degrees
what is the angle for a subcutaneous injection?
45-90 degrees
what is the angle for an intramuscular injection?
45-90 degrees
what is the angle for an insulin injection?
45-90 degrees
what do to for an intradermal injection?
- clean area
- pull skin tight
- bevel up
- create bubble
what do to for a subcutaneous injection?
- clean skin
- pinch skin
what do to for an intramuscular injection?
- clean skin
- pull skin (z path)
- bevel up
- aspirate
what do to for an insulin injection?
- double-check amount with another nurse
- pinch skin
what is the most amount of fluid allowed for intramuscular injection in the deltoid?
2 mL
