IM injections

[KellyT330]

Hi,

We are having a discussion at work about the maximum amount of cc that can be given in each muscle. I was always taught the following:

Adults

Gluteus- 5cc

Thigh- 3cc

Deltoid-up to 2cc depending on Pt's size, I prefer 1cc limit

Pediatrics

Thigh- 1cc

I would appreciate hearing from others.

Kelly Townsend RN

Kayenta, AZ

[renerian, BSN, RN]

Yep I agree 5cc would not feel good. 2 max is what I would go, maybe 2.5 in a split.

renerian :chair:

[TinyNurse, RN]

I just graduated in June, was taught Im is 3cc max on an adult. Of course the only thing I give in deltoid is tetnus, but yeah 3cc is what i was taught.

your best bet would be to check with your facility policy and see what they have written

xo Jenni

[Uptoherern, RN]

had to give 2.4 mil units bicillin tonoc on a pharyngitis pt. one in each hip. He said the left one hurt more than the right. I told him I must've done a half-a**ed job. He laughed. :rotfl:

[teeituptom, BSN, RN]

I really miss the old days when we gave bicillin 4.8 million units. I loved the look of terror in theor eyes when they saw those needles.

[BlueTang]

Per Ehren Myers RNotes, Up to 3 mL; small muscles (deltoid) no more than 1 mL.