Overview of Intramuscular Injections
Intramuscular Sites for Injection
Deltoid |
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| Landmarks: 2 fingerwidths down from the acromion process; the bottom edge is at an imaginary line drawn from the axilla |
Intramuscular Injection to Deltoid:
Ventrogluteal |
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| Landmarks: With thumb toward the umbilicus, place palm of hand on the greater trocanter, index finger on the anterior superior iliac spine, and the middle finger on the iliac crest. |
Vastus Lateralis |
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| Landmarks: Place one hand below the greater trocanter and one hand above the lateral femoral condyle; mid-lateral thigh. |
Dorsal Gluteal (greatest risk of injury) |
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| Landmarks: Draw an imaginary line between the greater trochanter and the posterior superior iliac spine; at the middle of the imaginary line, go up about one inch |