NUR 372 Injections Flashcards
Intradermal injection angle
5-15 degrees
Intradermal injection needle gauge/length
26-28 gauge
1/2” length
Indication for intradermal injection
PPD testing
allergy testing
Subcutaneous injection angle
45-90
Subcutaneous injection needle gauge/length
25-27 gauge
3/8” - 5/8”
Subcutaneous injection volume
0.5-1mL
Intradermal injection volume
0.1 mL
Intradermal injection syringe
1 mL
Subcutaneous injection syringe
0.5 - 1 mL
Subcutaneous insulin syringe needle gauge
28-30
Preferred intramuscular injection site (adults)
ventrogluteal
Preferred intramuscular injection site (children < 2 y/o)
vastus lateralis
Intramuscular injection syringe size
3-5 mL syringe
Intramuscular injection needle gauge/length
18-28 gauge (22-25 usually)
1-1.5” length
Intramuscular injection volume
1-3 mL volume