Injections Flashcards
3 types of Injections
Subcutaneous
Intradermal
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous needle length
3/8”-5/8”
Subcutaneous gauge of needle
25-27g
Subcutaneous amount to be injected
MAX 1ml
Subcutaneous type of syringe
1ml-3ml
Subcutaneous angle of injection
45 degrees
Subcutaneous type of tissue
Subcutaneous tissue (fatty)
Subcutaneous injection sites
Triceps
Abdomen ( at least 2 inches away from umbilicus)
Upper buttocks
Anterior thigh
Subcutaneous aspirate?
No
Subcutaneous types of medication
Insulin
Heparin
Intradermal needle length
1/4”-5/8”
Intradermal gauge of needle
25-27g
Intradermal amount to be injected
0.01ml-0.1ml
Intradermal type of syringe
1ml
Intradermal angle of injection
15 degrees WITH BEVEL UP
Intradermal type of tissue
Dermis
Intradermal injection sites
Forearm
Upper chest
Upper back
Intradermal aspirate?
No
Intramuscular needle length
5/8”-1 1/2”
Intramuscular gauge of needle
21-25g
Intramuscular amount to be injected
3ml MAX
Intramuscular type of syringe
3ml-5ml
Intramuscular angle of injection
90 degrees
Intramuscular type of tissue
Muscle
Intramuscular injection sites
Deltoid (only 1ml MAX)
Ventrogluteal
Vastrus Lateralis
Intramuscular aspirate
Not the best practice, but some nurses do it
How long should the needle going into the deltoid be
1 inch
Should air bubbles be injected
NO
