Injections Flashcards
Intradermal injections are located at what sites?
Forearm or upper back
Intradermal injections are at what needle length?
3/8 - 5/8
Intradermal injections are what gauge size?
25-29 G
Intradermal injections are at what angle?
5-15 degrees
What is the maximum volume of medication for ID?
0.1 mL
Subcutaneous injections can be given where?
Abdomen, triceps, anterior thigh, posterior hip, and shoulder blade
The size of a needle for subcutaneous injections would be?
3/8 - 5/8
What is the correct gauge size for a subcutaneous needle?
23-27G
What is the angle for insertion of a subcutaneous injection?
45 - 90 degree angle
45 for a thin adult or child
90 for a normal size adult
What is the maximum amount of medication for a subcutaneous injection?
1 mL
For intramuscular injections, what site is preferred for immunizations?
The deltoid muscle
For intramuscular injections, what other sites besides deltoid can be given?
Vastus lateralis is for infants and ventrogluteal is preferred
What are the needle lengths for an intramuscular injection?
1-1.5 inch (adults)
5/8 - 1 inch (thinner adults or child)
What is the needle gauge for IM?
20-25 G
What is the angle for insertion for IM?
90 degrees