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1
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sq syringe

A

1-3mL

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2
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sq needle

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25-29 gauge; 5/8 to 1 inch

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3
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sq normal volume

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0.5-1 mL (adults)

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4
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IM syringe

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2-3mL

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5
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IM needle

A

18-22 gauge; 1 to 1.5 inch

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6
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IM normal volume

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2-3 mL (adults)

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7
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ampules

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glass bottle containing injectable medicine

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8
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intramuscular specifics

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add airlock: 0.2-.3 mL
change needle after drawing up
recap needle
syringe must be labeled

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9
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avoid injecting over…

A

birthmarks
scars
tattoos

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10
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subq injection sites

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thighs, arms, abdomen

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11
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lovenox injection site

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to the left and right of belly button or love handles

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12
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subq degree of injection

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45 for most
90 for insulin and anticoagulants

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13
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IM injection sites

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deltoid
buttocks– upper outer quadrant
ventrogluteal

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14
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IM degree of injection

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90 degrees

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