Needles, Syringes, and Methods of Delivery of Meds

intradermal (ID)

usually in the inner forearm or scapular area

0.5 inch 26-27 gauge needle

what length and gauge does the intradermal injection use

0.01-0.1 mL 10-15 degrees

amount and angle for intradermal injection

subcutaneous

sites include abdomen, upper hips, lateral upper arms, and thighs

3/8-5/8 inch 25-27 gauge needle

what length and gauge does the subcutaneous injection use

less than 1.5 mL 45-90 degrees

amount and angle for subcutaneous injection

intramuscular

sites include the ventrogluteal, deltoid, and vastus lateralis

1-1.5 inch 18-27 gauge needle

what length and gauge does the intramuscular injection use

1-3 mL 90 degrees

amount and angle for intramuscular injection

intravenous

medication is given directly into a vein and bloodstream

true

true or false: IV medications are technically not absorbed because they enter the bloodstream directly

true

true or false: certain insulins can be combined in the same syringe

NPH

cloudy

regular insulin

clear

regular

when mixing regular insulin with NPH, what should be drawn up first

glargine

long-acting insulin such as _____ should never be mixed with other insulins