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Best Location: Forearm and Upper back
Size of Needle: 25-27 gauge, 3/8 to 1 inch long
Size of Syringe: Tuberculin (1cc)
Angle of Needle Insertion: 10-15 degree
Maximum Amount of Fluid Injected: Less than 1 mL
What to do with Patients Skin: Prepare site with antiseptic, pull skin taut, insert needle bevel up, look for small bump as medication is deposited, place adhesive over site. Do not rub or massage |
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Best Locations: Upper Arms, Thighs, Abdomen
Size of Needle: 24-26 gauge, 3/8 to 1 inch long
Size of Syringe: 1 to 3 cc
Angle of Needle Insertion: 45
Maximum Amount of Fluid Injected: no more than 1 mL
What do we do with the Patients Skin: Prepare site with antiseptic, Gently oinch 1 inch fold of skin, Insert needle bevel up, aspirate, Place bandage over site, gently rub or massage |
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Definition
Size of Needle: 21-23 gauge, 3/8 to 1 inch long
Size of Syringe: 1 to 5 mL depending on dose
Angle of Needle Insertion: 90 degree
Maximum Amount of Fluid Injected: up to 2.0mL
What do we do with the Patients Skin: Prepare site with antiseptic, strech skin taut, insert needle with bevel up, aspirate, pace bandage over site, gently rub or massage site unless administered heparin or anticoagulant
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| IM Injection - Dorsal Gluteal |
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Definition
Size of Needle: 21-23 gauge, 3/8 to 1 inch long
Size of Syringe: 1 to 5 mL depending on dose
Angle of Needle Insertion: 90 degrees
Maximum Amount of Fluid Injected: 5.0 mL or more
What do we do with the Patients Skin: Prepare site with antiseptic, strech skin taut, insert needle with bevel up, aspirate, pace bandage over site, gently rub or massage site unless administered heparin or anticoagulant
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| IM Injection - Vasus Lateralis |
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Definition
Size of Needle: 21-23 gauge, 3/8 to 1 inch long
Size of Syringe: 1 to 5 mL depending on dose
Angle of Needle Insertion: 90 degrees
Maximum Amount of Fluid Injected: 5 mL or more
What do we do with the Patients Skin: Prepare site with antiseptic, strech skin taut, insert needle with bevel up, aspirate, pace bandage over site, gently rub or massage site unless administered heparin or anticoagulant
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| IM Injection - Rectus Femoris |
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Definition
Size of Needle: 21-23 gauge, 3/8 to 1 inch long
Size of Syringe: 1 to 5 mL depending on dose
Angle of Needle Insertion: 90 degrees
Maximum Amount of Fluid Injected: up to 5 mL
What do we do with the Patients Skin: Prepare site with antiseptic, strech skin taut, insert needle with bevel up, aspirate, pace bandage over site, gently rub or massage site unless administered heparin or anticoagulant
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