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Injections
Syringe & Needle Sizes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does ID stand for? | Intra Dermal |
| Maximum Injectable Amount for ID | 0.1 ml |
| ID Syringe Size | 1 ml |
| ID Needle Gauge | 26-27 gauge |
| ID Needle Length | 1/2 inches |
| ID Sites | Forearm, Back, Thigh |
| ID Angle | 10-15 degrees |
| Do you aspirate with an ID? | NO |
| What does SC or SQ stand for? | Subcutaneous |
| Maximum Injectable Amount for SC/SQ? | 0.5-1 ml |
| SC/SQ Syringe Size | 3 ml |
| SC/SQ Needle Gauge | 23-25 gauge |
| SC/SQ Needle Length | 5/8 inches |
| SC/SQ Sites | Abdomen, Upper Arm, Thigh, Buttocks |
| SC/SQ Angle | 45 degrees |
| Do you aspirate with a SC/SQ? | Yes |
| What does IM Delt stand for? | Intra Muscular Deltoid |
| Maximum Injectable Amount for IM Delt? | 1 ml |
| IM Delt Syringe Size | 3 ml |
| IM Delt Needle Gauge | 21-25 gauge |
| IM Delt Needle Length | 1-1.5 inches |
| IM Delt Site | Deltoid |
| IM Delt angle | 90 degrees |
| Do you aspirate with an IM Delt? | Yes |
| What does IM Glute stand for? | Intra Muscular Gluteus Maximus/Gluteus Medius |
| Maximum Injectable Amount for IM Glute? | 3 ml |
| IM Glute Syringe Size | 3 ml |
| IM Glute needle gauge | 21-25 gauge |
| IM Glute needle length | 1-3 inches |
| IM Glute injection site | Glute, upper outer buttock |
| IM Glute angle | 90 degrees |
| Do you aspirate with an IM Glute? | Yes |