I know babies should get a vitamin k injection, but is it done in the vastus lateralis or is it put into the heel? 0 Likes
Jolie, BSN Specializes in Maternal - Child Health. Has 35 years experience. Apr 11, 2015 Are you a nursing student? Please help us understand the purpose of this question. If you are seeking information for a clinical rotation, your medication reference and OB textbook are good starting points. Even Google will have the answer for you.If you are a "lay" person, we'd be happy to help you gain some information, we just like to check first so that we're not doing students' homework for them. 0 Likes
Baby Wrangler Specializes in NICU. Apr 15, 2015 Waaah I'm going to answer because the heel part scared me. :S It's done in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, so yes the chunky part of the vastus lateralis muscle. Heels are only reserved for bloodwork please. 0 Likes
