IM Injection Sites
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IM-Deltoid
Landmarks: Acromion Process and Axillary Fold Gauge: 22, 23, 25 gauge Needle length: 5/8" to 1 1/2" Maximum Volume: 1 mL
IM-Vastus Lateralis
Landmarks: Greater Trochanter and Lateral Femoral Condyle Gauge: 20-25 Needle length: 5/8"-1 1/2" Volume: 1 mL
IM-Ventrogluteal Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus
Landmarks: Iliac Crest, Ant-Superior Iliac Spine, Greater Trochanter Gauge: 20-25 gauge Needle length: 1 1/2" Volume: 1-4 mL
Subcutaneous Injection
Landmarks: Outer aspect of upper R&L arm, Abdomen-below costal margin to iliac crest, and Anterior thighs (divide thigh into 3rds horizontally and vertically) Gauge: 25 gauge or Insulin 29 gauge Needle length: Insulin 1/2" Volume: Draw up regular and then NPH
