Needle Length Flashcards

1
Q

Transdermal injection

A

0.25-0.5 in. may use whatver is attached to the TB syringe

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2
Q

insulin subQ injection

A

3/8 in may use whatever is attached to the insulin syringe

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3
Q

subcutaneous injection (not insulin)

A

3/8 - 5/8 in.

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4
Q

intramuscular

A

deltoid or vastus
lateralis: 1 inch

ventrogluteal 1 inch

Pt w/ more subcutanous fat use 1 1/2

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