Needle Length Flashcards
1
Q
Transdermal injection
A
0.25-0.5 in. may use whatver is attached to the TB syringe
2
Q
insulin subQ injection
A
3/8 in may use whatever is attached to the insulin syringe
3
Q
subcutaneous injection (not insulin)
A
3/8 - 5/8 in.
4
Q
intramuscular
A
deltoid or vastus
lateralis: 1 inch
ventrogluteal 1 inch
Pt w/ more subcutanous fat use 1 1/2