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Ventrogluteal site IM
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prefered site d/t:
contains no blood vessels, greatest thickness of glute muscle, sealed off by one, less fat, must be over 7 mo of age |
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Vastus Lateralis site IM
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Used in infants 7 mo and younger (Anterior lateral thigh)
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Dorsogluteal site IM
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not for children under 3 years, unless child has been walking at least 1 year
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Rectus femoris site IM
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Ant aspect of the thigh
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Sub Q injections
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#25-30#G 3/8th-5/8th inch
-45degree angle if can grab 1 in of sub q tissue -90degrees if can grab 2 inches of sub q tissue |
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FDA
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requires labels are accurate, all drugs must be tested
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Components of drug order
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-Route -Dose
-Pt -Frequency -Form -Date/Time -Signature |
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Injection site Infants
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Vastus lateralis
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