INJECTIONS

Question 1

Intramuscular (IM) Injections:

Answer 1

1. Deltoid muscle: Located in the upper arm, commonly used for small volumes of medication.
2. Vastus lateralis muscle: Located on the side of the thigh, often used for larger volumes and for infants.

3.Ventrogluteal muscle: Located on the hip, preferred site for larger volumes and for adults.

4.Dorsogluteal muscle: Located on the buttocks, less commonly used due to risk of sciatic nerve injury.

Question 2

Subcutaneous (SC) Injections:

Answer 2

Abdomen: Below the belly button, often used for insulin injections.

Thigh: Front of the thigh, easily accessible for self-administration.

Upper arm: Outer aspect of the upper arm, similar to the deltoid region but administered into the subcutaneous tissue.

Lower back: Just above the buttocks, an alternative site.

Question 3

Intradermal (ID) Injections

Answer 3

Forearm: Inner surface of the forearm, commonly used for tuberculosis (TB) testing.

Upper back: Below the shoulder blades, occasionally used for allergy testing.

Outer aspect of the upper arm: Less common but sometimes used for various skin tests.