2 Intramuscular Injections
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IM Needle Length - Vastus Lateralis (infant)
5/8" to 1"
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IM Needle Length - Deltoid (child)
5/8" to 1"
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IM Needle Length - Deltoid (adults)
5/8" to 1½"
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IM Needle Length - Ventrogluteal (adults)
1" to 1½"
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IM Maximum Volume - Adults
5 mL maximum
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IM Volume - Elderly and Young Children
1-2 mL
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IM Injection Sites
Ventrogluteal site, vastus lateralis site, deltoid muscle site
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Dorsogluteal Site Status
No longer recommended
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Z-Track Method Steps
After drawing medication change needle; clean skin; pull skin down or to side; spread skin taut and hold with non-dominant hand; insert needle and inject slowly; after 10 seconds remove needle and release tissue; do not massage area; apply pressure
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